Vaccinations, health screenings and balanced nutrition plans help students succeed
Cincinnati, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — To support a healthy back to school season, Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), is encouraging families to include vaccinations, health screenings and a balanced nutrition plan on their back-to-school checklist.
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“Vaccines can prevent several infectious diseases and reduce the risk of contracting serious diseases such as measles, which saw a surge in cases across the country earlier this year,” he said. Mark Watkins“Staying up to date on routine vaccinations reduces the likelihood of students missing school due to illness and helps prevent the spread of illness within our school community. Additionally, physical exams allow health care providers to assess overall health, detect potential illnesses early and address health concerns before participation in extracurricular activities,” said the Kroger Health chief medical officer.
Routine vaccines include:
Pre-kindergarten (ages 4-6):
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
- Measles, rubella, and mumps (MMR)
- Chickenpox (varicella)
- Polio
- Influenza (annual)
- COVID (yearly)
Elementary School Middle School:
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
- Meningitis
- Influenza (annual)
- COVID (yearly)
- HPV
Junior and senior high schools:
- Meningitis
- Meningococcus Conjugate (2and Dosage at age 16
- Serogroups B Meningococcus (Ages 16-18)
- HPV (Only if not received previously)
- Influenza (annual)
- COVID (yearly)
Our pharmacy and clinic physicians are available to discuss appropriate vaccines for customers of all ages. Little Clinic also offers wellness exams, annual physicals, routine testing and other important preventive health services for children and adults. For a comprehensive list of vaccinations and services, talk to your local Kroger Co. Family of Pharmacies or Little Clinic® provider.
Healthy meals, especially breakfast and lunch, play a key role in keeping students well throughout the day in the classroom, on the playground, and in other extracurricular activities. Balanced nutrition not only contributes to physical health, but also to mental health, academic performance, and overall quality of life.
“Kroger Health is committed to making nutrition accessible and personalized for everyone. Available for virtual care in 44 states, our registered dietitians are ready to assist parents and caregivers in creating meal plans that nourish their families. We aim to simplify the age-old question of ‘what’s for dinner?’ by providing customized solutions,” the company said. Laura Brown“Plus, our OptUP™ tool, available on the Kroger app and Kroger.com, helps shoppers find healthier foods similar to their kids’ favorite treats, including after-school snack alternatives,” said Gregory B. Schneider, MS, RDN, LDN, director of nutrition at Kroger Health. “Together, let’s make every meal and snack an opportunity to make it healthier.”
For more information about Kroger Health’s vaccines, clinics and dietitian services, visit www.kroger.com/health.
About Kroger Health
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of the nation’s leading retail healthcare organizations, serving more than 17 million patients annually. Kroger Family of Pharmacy operates more than 2,200 pharmacies in 35 states, Little Clinics offers telehealth services in nine states, and operates more than 220 in-person clinics in eight states. Our team of 24,000 healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, registered dietitians and technicians, believe in operating at the highest level of licensure – “using food as medicine” to help people live healthier lives by preventing disease. For more information, please visit: www.kroger.com/health.
About Kroger
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is dedicated to our mission: To nourish the soul of humanity. Our family of approximately 420,000 associates serve more than 11 million customers daily through seamless digital shopping experiences and our various banner food retail stores, serving America through food inspiration and upliftment, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
Source: The Kroger Co.
