It is that time of year when parents are shopping for school supplies and kids clothing. While you are focusing on back-to-school needs, make sure to schedule wellness checkups for your kids.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual checkups for children from age two to 18, according to a statement from ARH.
âAs children head back to school, it is important to make sure they are healthy,â said Meagan Cobb, DO, ARH Family Medicine. âItâs also a great time to prevent or catch actual health problems.â
During annual wellness exams, a healthcare provider can check your childâs growth and development (height/weight) and make sure is on track for his or her age; discuss proper nutrition and exercise,; determine if vaccinations are up-to-date; screen vision and hearing and take urine and blood samples to make sure your child does not have a urinary tract infection and that the liver, kidneys and other organs are functioning properly.
Time for back-to-school wellness checkups
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