In this issue: Back-to-school shots, healthy fast food, chikungunya fever, blood clots and more.

Are your child's back-to-school shots on track? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 53 | August 7, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track It's almost back-to-school time, so make sure your child's vaccines are up to date. Schools may require students to get certain shots. Give your child's doctor a call today.     Fast food: Tips for choosing healthier options   Having a fast-food craving but don't want to ruin your diet? Here are some tips on ordering healthy.           EXPERT ANSWERS   What is chikungunya fever and should I be worried? Get the facts about this mosquito-borne virus that causes fever and severe joint pain. Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes? Barefoot running shoes (five toe shoes) are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Blood clots Guide to types of weight-loss surgery Psoriasis Risks of high cholesterol: Why you need to control it     TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS   Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.   Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.   Calorie calculator LDL cholesterol calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Want your kids to eat right? Then walk the talk Kids learn from their parents' example. So don't just talk about healthy eating. Show them by making nutritious and delicious meals at home.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Your health, your family's health — nothing could be more important Developed by a group of more than 100 Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses, researchers, editors and other health professionals, the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a comprehensive resource for general health at every stage of life. Find reliable information covering a wide range of topics such as pandemic flu, diagnostic tests, medications, surgery, pain management, alternative medicine and more. Delivered in an easy-to-understand format filled with color photos and illustrations, this book is a must-have for every family library. Plus, it makes a terrific gift. Order today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Grilled miso salmon Avocado salad with ginger-miso dressing Spicy Oriental snow peas Sweet ginger tisane   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Fruit how-to: Blueberry-banana smoothie Want a new way to enjoy fresh fruit? Make your own blueberry-banana smoothie. In a blender, add 2 fresh or frozen bananas, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, and 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt. Blend until smooth.   Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.