Now is a great time to schedule your child’s back to school annual physical

Your son or daughter should have a comprehensive physical exam every year. With the new school year on the horizon, now is a really good time to schedule that annual visit with your child’s primary care physician. They can make sure that vaccinations are up to date, check for any age-related health concerns and have whatever might be needed for a sports physical document your child’s school may require. Keep in mind that a sports physical does not replace a much more comprehensive physical exam.

Here are some links about the importance of scheduling an annual physical exam for your child:

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/school-physical/

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Well-Child-Care-A-Check-Up-for-Success.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db248.htm

Information about sports physicals:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000673.htm

https://www.medicinenet.com/what_happens_at_a_sports_physical_for_teenage_girl/article.htm