The back-to-school season is a great time to hit the reset button and start fresh with new routines. As kids head back to their classrooms and extracurriculars, it’s a good idea to slip in some lessons about good healthy habits, especially for their bones. Strong bones are crucial for everything from staying active on the playground to staying focused in the classroom. What kids do now—by eating nutritious foods and exercising—can make a big difference in their health down the road. Building good habits now not only helps them thrive today but also sets them up for a future where they’re less likely to face issues such as osteoporosis.

As we approach the fall respiratory illness season, understanding which vaccines are needed and when is crucial to helping to protect ourselves and our loved ones. The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu change frequently, giving rise to new variants that can avoid our natural immune response and the protection provided by vaccines. As a result, COVID-19 and flu vaccines are updated regularly to provide continued protection.