If you're a parent, back-to-school means it's time to buy classroom supplies and new clothes. But it's also time to prepare your child for a healthy and safe school year. Rachel Lee, Nurse Practitioner at CVS Pharmacy, told us about the five steps parents should take this summer to ensure their child's health year-round.
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