School bus drivers are in high demand as the academic year starts up again, and in order to maintain your certification, you may need to undergo a DOT physical. While a physical can be valid for up to two years, your school district can determine the frequency you need to undergo one in order to …
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Before your child begins their fall athletic season, they should undergo a sports physical to make sure they can safely participate. Most school districts and extracurricular programs require an updated physical to be on file prior to tryouts or the first practice of the season. Depending on the requirements of the program, a sports physical …
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Tick season runs from the beginning of spring through the beginning of fall, as ticks thrive in hot weather and places with high levels of moisture. While there are several thousand types of tick, there are four main species in New Jersey that transmit disease through biting people. There are several actions you can take …
June is National Safety Month, dedicated to preventing injuries at school, work and at home. While accidents are bound to occur anywhere, there are several steps you can take to reduce the risk of slips, falls and other incidents. Prevent Poisoning Children are naturally curious and are bound to explore try things, including putting things …
Based on your profession, your employer may require you to undergo a physical examination as part of your hiring process or a condition of your employment. Nearly any employer can request a worker to undergo a physical, though they are more common in more physically-intensive fields such as the military, public service, healthcare, and transportation. …
Making sure your child is active is important to their health and growth, both physically and emotionally. In addition to keeping them flexible and providing necessary exercise, sports can help provide a place for children to socialize and learn about teamwork. However, accidents can happen, leaving your child with an injury that can either heal …
It’s happening: you were just going through your day when all of a sudden, the sniffles began, and you’re not sure if it’s a result of seasonal allergies or if you’re coming down with a cold. Telling the difference is be easier than you may think! While both are common and affect millions of people …
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Time is one of your most valuable resources: from work to negotiating drop-off, pickup, homework and bedtime with your kids to getting necessary errands done, you may feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day. As the hours creep later and later into the evening, you may find the hours you can sleep dwindling …
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Commonly brought on by the consumption of contaminated foods, norovirus is highly contagious and affects nearly 20 million people across the country each year. Often called a stomach bug or stomach flu, the virus has no relation to the influenza virus but presents with some comparable symptoms. Norovirus can affect people of all ages. If …
Illness or injury can strike your home at any time, especially during colder months. With busy schedules between school, work, and other appointments, making time for a visit to the doctor may not always be in the cards. As urgent care centers begin opening clinics in your area, the ability to walk into a facility …