Health

For information on the following, please click the links:

August

• National Immunization Awareness Month (CDC) or National Immunization Awareness Month (American Association of Immunologists)
• Back to School - A well-child visit is a crucial step to ensure your children are healthy and ready to learn at school. The check-ups involve a physical examination, assessment of developmental milestones, immunization review, screenings for vision, hearing, and others.

September

• Suicide Prevention Month
• National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
• National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

October

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• National Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31, 2026)

Infectious Disease & Outbreaks

• Cyclosporiasis
• West Nile Virus

• Health & Safety
• AEDs
  • VIA Heart Project
• The Pulse: Health & Community Concerns
• Dental Health
  • When Oral Health Suffers, So Does Learning
  • Oral Health is Part of Healthy Living
• Health & Academics
  • California Health Education
  • Guidelines for Asthma Management
  • Diabetes Management in School
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Health Problems at School
  • Teen Health
• Health Care & Immunizations
  • CDC Measles Information
  • Immunizations & Disease Prevention
• Mental Health
• Nutrition
• Safety
  • At Home Safety
  • Bathroom Safety
  • Child Abuse
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Medications
  • Toy Safety
  • Bicycle Safety
  • Car Seats
  • Sun Safety
• More Resources:
  • Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
  • Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
  • Recovery After a Wildfire
  • Helping Children Cope
  • Parent Guidelines for Crisis Response