There are many details to take care of when heading back to school. School supplies, teacher assignments, and transportation plans are just some things parents have to deal with. But don’t forget the physical exams your child may need too.
Centro Médico Latino pediatrics can help you get this off your to-do list, no matter what kind of appointment your child needs. And like all the medical services we provide in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, we are committed to providing the best care.
What Type of Back-To-School Exam Does Your Child Need?
There’s more than one type of physical exam available for kids returning to school, so it’s important to figure out which one you need. Here are the main options for back-to-school exams to help them have a healthy start to the school year.
Annual Well-Child Visit
This is the basic exam that every child should have every year. This appointment helps keep track of your child’s growth and development, so we can help prevent problems before they get serious. We also screen to evaluate their mental health if your child needs extra support. Their immunizations will be reviewed to ensure they’re entirely up to date.
If your child’s last well-child visit was a year or more ago, it’s a great idea to get it done before the school year begins. You can send your child back to the classroom knowing you’ve given them a healthy start. These exams are almost always fully covered by insurance.
Immunization-Only Appointment
Schools require children to be up to date on certain immunizations to attend school. This is to protect the health of your child and their classmates. Our clinic participates in the North Carolina Immunization Program to provide the necessary vaccinations to eligible families free of charge.
If you need to update your child’s immunizations, come to our clinic so we can make sure they’re fully protected. Be sure to get documentation of their immunizations for the school, so they know your child complies with the regulations.
Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment
Covid-19 vaccines are now available for children ages five and up. This is excellent news for parents of kids of all ages because it means they can provide that layer of protection for their children as they return to the classroom.
You may have heard that people who get the vaccine sometimes contract the virus. This is true, but it’s still worthwhile to have it. Although it’s still possible to catch Covid-19 when you’ve been vaccinated, your risk is reduced, so your child will be less likely to get infected.
It’s also been shown to reduce the risk of serious illness if they do get sick. Even children can get seriously ill with Covid-19, but the vaccine makes this much less likely. Among kids between the ages of 12 and 17 years old, being fully vaccinated makes it ten times less likely that they will need to be hospitalized if they get sick with Covid-19.
We recommend that everyone eligible for the Covid-19 immunization get it and keep up-to-date with the booster doses. If you have any questions about the vaccine’s safety or effectiveness, we urge you to come to talk to a medical professional about your concerns.
Do You Need Sports Forms? We Can Do That Too.
Many sports and activities require proof that children are healthy enough to participate safely. If your child has already had a well-child visit, but you need a sports physical exam form to sign them up for a team, that’s no problem. We offer back-to-school season specials for sports physicals, so make an appointment for a quick visit to verify that your child is ready to play.
Come to Centro Médico Latino for All Your Child’s Back-To-School Exams
If you need an exam for your child before the school year starts, Centro Médico Latino has you covered. Whether you need a complete well-child exam, immunizations, or a sports physical so your child can get in the game, we are here to help.
Centro Médico Latino is here to serve the Hispanic community in Monroe, Charlotte, and the surrounding areas. We provide affordable and accessible medical services and are happy to help you get physical exams off your back-to-school list. We also offer a wide range of additional services.
Contact us today for more information about back-to-school exams or to make an appointment.
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