Back-to-School Health Checklist: What Your Pharmacy Can Help You With (That You Might Not Expect)

New Pencils Are Cool… But Is Your Kid’s Health Ready for School?

Let’s be honest: getting ready for a new school year is a little like prepping for a marathon… if the marathon also involved homework, hand sanitizer, and trying to remember if your kid is due for a tetanus booster.

While you're out checking off notebooks and glue sticks, don’t forget about the back-to-school health musts that really make a difference—like immunizations, study support supplements, and first-aid essentials.

Palisade Pharmacy has your back (and your backpack). Here's your pharmacist-approved checklist to make sure everyone hits the ground running.

Immunizations: Not Glamorous, But Totally Necessary

You probably won’t see “Tdap booster” on your kid’s wish list, but it’s just as important as that trendy lunchbox.

Here’s what might be required before school starts:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Polio

• DTaP or Tdap

• Varicella

• HPV

• Meningococcal

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Not sure what they need? Bring in your kid’s records and we’ll help sort it out.

✨ Pro Tip: We can often give you your vaccines at the same time—because back-to-school colds don’t care if you’re the adult in the room.

Brain Boosters: Fuel for Focus

Let’s talk about study fuel. If your child hits a mid-day mental wall harder than a toddler hits a tantrum, the right supplements can help.

Here are some A+ picks to support brainpower:

• Omega-3s (DHA) – brain development, especially in younger kids

• B vitamins – mood and mental energy

• L-theanine + caffeine – for older students who need calm focus (minus the jitters)

• Magnesium – helps with attention and restlessness

• Kid-friendly multivitamins – a safety net for picky eaters

🍇 Gummies? Chewables? Chocolate-flavored liquids? Yup—we’ve got all the formats kids (and adults) don’t hate.

First-Aid: Because Band-aids Fix Everything (Kind Of)

From scraped knees to bug bites to surprise stomach aches, kids are basically tiny chaos factories.

That’s why it’s smart to pack a mini first-aid kit for their backpack—or your car—or the front desk teacher who deserves a raise.

Grab these essentials while you’re here:

• Band-aids (with fun characters = bonus points)

• Triple antibiotic ointment

• Children’s pain reliever

• Allergy meds

• Cold packs

• Lip balm

• Hand sanitizer

• Tissues

🎒 Want to build a personalized kit? We’ll help you stock it. We’ve done this a few thousand times.

One Stop. All Set.

Palisade Pharmacy isn’t just a place to pick up prescriptions. We’re your back-to-school command center, here to make your life easier with:

✅ Vaccines

✅ Vitamins

✅ Study support

✅ First-aid kits

✅ Advice from actual humans who care

Stop by, give us a call, or send us a message. Our team at Palisade Pharmacy is ready to help you start the school year strong—with fewer worries and more peace of mind.

And hey—don’t forget to treat yourself, too. After all, you survived another summer.