Your Back-to-School Checklist Includes an Exam
Summer has been rushing by and it won’t be long till kids are back in the classroom.
How can you help ensure your children are ready for the school year and support their overall health? One important way is to schedule an annual check-up with their physician.
There are plenty of reasons to see a physician when your child is healthy.
- 预防筛查. In addition to monitoring heart and blood pressure and testing for diabetes, pediatricians can use this annual visit with your child to discuss diet and exercise options, screen vision and test for cholesterol and anemia.
- Monitor progress and development over time. Regular physical exams build a health history and give your child’s doctor an awareness of his or her progress and development over time. This is especially helpful if there are any emotional, developmental or social concerns. Doctor visits are also a great time to answer questions and address the adolescent issues of drinking, 吸烟, 药物, sexual activity and depression.
- School paperwork and state-required vaccinations. Your child’s pediatrician keeps accurate records of immunizations and will let you know when they are due. He or she is also a good resource if you have questions about potential side effects and safety.
- 参与体育运动. Young athletes have additional sports-specific issues that can be addressed during a well-child visit, 包括营养, injury prevention and over-training.
Make the most of your child’s annual physical.
Knowing what to expect and preparing any questions or concerns about your child’s health or development will help maximize your time in the pediatrician’s office. In addition to organizing your questions, be sure to bring a record of current medications, and any changes in health and family medical history.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures program provides a schedule for pediatric preventive health care that shares which screens are recommended at each age.
At younger ages, preparations for your child’s doctor visit fall on you.
- 了解 milestones you should see your baby reach.
- 作为一个 蹒跚学步的, their advancements will shift to more intellectual, social and emotional growth.
- 了解典型的 growth and development in the preschool years.
As your children become adolescents, they may have their own questions to ask the doctor and will be ready to answer more questions during the exam. 了解 to expect during:
It is common for older teens to have private discussions with their physician. Talking with your child ahead of time will help them know what to expect and make them more comfortable during the visit.
虽然 年轻的成年人 may still see a pediatrician, parental involvement is much more limited. Encourage your children to prepare for their visit to increase their engagement and provide them with the opportunity to obtain health history information from you. Need help finding a pediatrician? 搜索我们的 在线提供商目录.
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