As families get ready for a new school year, there’s a lot to think about, from school supplies and schedules to making sure our children are healthy and ready to learn. Francisco Guzman with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services joined this morning’s Rising to highlight two important pieces of back-to-school preparation: childhood vaccines and mental health, and what parents should know going into the new school year. To learn more about childhood vaccines and NCDHHS’ recommendations, please visit: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/you-and-your-family If you or your student need emotional support, the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline provides free, private support, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 988 or visit: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/crisis-services/988-lifeline   ...read more read less