Story by: Sara Sidery on June 10, 2022
Getting ready to go back to school is a busy time for all families, no matter what grade their child is entering. Despite everything else on parents’ to-do lists, it’s important to check up on your child’s health and prioritize scheduling your child’s annual comprehensive wellness exam, also known as a “well child checkup.”
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A lot can change for a child’s health, well-being and development during a school year, and summer break is a good reminder to return to your child’s pediatrician. In light of the challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially important for the child’s provider to get an overall picture of their physical, social and emotional health.
Here are some of the reasons why back-to-school season is the best time for a well child checkup.
Balancing school, home life, friends, sports and extracurricular activities is not easy for kids, no matter their age. The adolescent years often involve rapid physical and emotional development, and an annual wellness visit offers you and your child an opportunity to check in and check up on their overall health before tackling the new school year. There are more reasons to schedule a yearly back-to-school checkup:
A well child checkup also may include:
Norton Children’s Medical Group offers convenient options for your child’s back-to-school wellness checkup and sports physicals. This annual physical is an important part of the back-to-school checklist. Same and next-day appointments are often available.
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