If your child is registering for classes soon, they may need to get a physical. Unfortunately, a busy schedule can mean you don’t have time to get them to their normal doctor – in this case, urgent care can help! At WellCare Urgent Care, we offer school physicals to help your child get ready for classes and ensure they have proper documentation. Here’s what a school physical includes and how our team can help.
Update Immunizations
Children are often required to be up-to-date on certain immunizations, including measles, chickenpox, tetanus, diphtheria, polio, meningitis, influenza, and much more. Our team can review your child’s immunization history and ensure their schedule is up to date, keeping them and their classmates protected. We’ll ensure they have all the proper documentation needed, as well.
Vision and Hearing Tests
Hearing and vision tests are often recommended for children because these senses can quickly decline in growing children, drastically impacting their development. Regular vision and hearing tests are recommended because we can catch issues early before they can impact their academic and social performance. Getting tested when your child is out of school is best because it can give them time to adjust to new glasses or hearing aids and build up their confidence before returning to the classroom.
Physical Exam
An exam is an important part of any physical. During a school physical, our team can examine your child from head to toe and check for any potential health problems such as heart concerns, breathing problems, and digestive issues. An important step is also examining your child’s mental health to screen for any potential mental health or developmental issues. If we find any concerns, we can recommend the next steps to get your child treated.
Sexual Health Screening
For teens and young adults, a sexual health screening can be a valuable part of a school physical. Our team can screen for sexually transmitted diseases and discuss ways to practice safe sex. We can also screen for and discuss any drug use and how to be responsible. In both cases, we can create a safe and secure environment where they feel confident talking about these hard-to-discuss topics.
School Physical in Grand Rapids, MI
We recommend getting a school physical each year – regardless of whether your school requires it or not – to ensure your child is healthy and set up to succeed. Our team can also provide accurate documentation if you need to submit it to your school. To schedule an appointment, begin online or call our Leonard or Cascade offices today.
