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firmly pressing the bottom and sides. Freeze at least 20 minutes. Take limes, cut in half and juice, straining with a fine-mesh sieve. Add tequila, condensed milk, and remaining salt. Whisk until smooth. Take heavy cream and whisk until stiff peaks form. In small quantities, fold the whipped cream into the lime juice mixture, and continue folding until no streaks remain. Taking the pie pan out of the freezer, pour in filling and gently spread. Zest some of the remaining lime over the pie.

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Get Ahead of the Class: Making The Most of Your Child’s Back to School Physical

Summertime feels a little bit different this year, and going back to school might feel different, too. While we may not know exactly what’s in store for ANDREW TEFFEAU, DO the next school session, there’s no better time than the present to make sure your kids are ready by having their required physicals.

Get Your Child Ahead of the Class

If your child has missed his or her regular well visit or vaccination during the pandemic, now is the time to make sure they are up to date. Any child who is being enrolled in school for the first time in Florida must have proof that he or she has received a physical exam within the past year.

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Many schools ask parents to fill out and return health-related forms before school starts in the fall, most of which require a doctor’s signature. These forms may: • Allow the staff to give your child medication during the school day • Clear your child to play sports • Confirm that your child’s vaccinations are up to date Think About Other Prescriptions Your joints were made to lift you up. 863-439-6550 www.GarrisonLand.com Lawn Care $50 Referral fee for contacts leading to Yard Spray or Pest Control agreements.

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It’s also important to bring along a list of the medications your child takes regularly. Just jot down the drug name, dosage and how often your child takes the medication. Be sure to let the doctor know if your child received other medical care in the last year.

Prepare for Immunizations

All school systems require certain immunizations in order for children to attend classes. Your child’s back-to-school physical is the ideal time to get up to date on those shots.

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If your child needs the school office or school nurse to keep extra medication on hand, let your doctor know. These can include: • An emergency inhaler for asthma symptoms • An Epi-pen for severe allergic reactions • Insulin for Type 1 diabetes • Medication for attention deficit disorder

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Protection Is Key During Florida’s Intense Summers

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Not long after Tonja Johnson was diagnosed, she knew her days out in the direct summer sun were, for the most part, over. In 2013, Johnson was living in Lakeland and working as a program manager for the Hillsborough County Department of Health. It was around that time that she learned she was one of the approximately 2-4 million Americans who have a disease called vitiligo. Vitiligo occurs when pigment-producing melanocytes die or stop producing melanin. The disease results in a patchy loss of skin color and it can occur at any age. It tends to progress over time, with larger areas of the skin losing pigment, resulting in patchy white spots. Vitiligo can be caused by an autoimmune disorder, heredity or trauma to the skin. During the intense, sunny summer months, vitiligo patches easily burn or scar since there isn’t any natural protection from the sun. That means Johnson and others with vitiligo must cover their skin and seek shade during the hottest, brightest days of our Florida summer. Johnson has now lost more than 85 percent of her skin color and says she sunburns very easily. She must now closely monitor her sun exposure, especially during the summer months. “Learning to adapt has been important,” she says. “You really can’t do all the outdoor activities you normally do — theme parks, football games — you’re not able to do any of that,” says Johnson, who in 2017 founded Beautifully Unblemished, a unique vitiligo support group that has connected people with vitiligo throughout the state. “I wear a lot of protective clothing, sunscreen and try to avoid the direct sun as much as possible,” says Johnson. “I love the water, so I try to find the right time of day to go to the beaches. Early morning or evening is when I have to go. I’ve since gotten comfortable and know what I need to do during the summer. I work hard to avoid direct sunlight during those months.” For Floridians with vitiligo, summer marks a season of special care, with an emphasis on regularly applying sunscreen, avoiding excessive tanning, wearing protective clothing and avoiding peak sun hours. Those precautions are important ways to make the summer safe and fun for those with the skin condition, says Dr. Seth Forman, a dermatologist, vitiligo researcher and owner of the ForCare Medical Group in Tampa. Forman says individuals with vitiligo slowly lose normal skin tone, “which is very disturbing to them.” He says the summer months make that loss unpredictable, losing little skin color some days, then much more on others. Forman says the areas without pigmentation are more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancer during the summer. To help protect the skin, Forman suggests using sun-