11 Sep 2019
Moments of emotions for parents and children, back to schoolis to bepreparedcarefully, and on all levels.
For a worry-free schoolyear, itisadvisable to do routine medical exams for yourchildbefore the start of the schoolyear.
Medicalvisits, health check, certificate of fitness for clubs ... take stock of yourchild's good health to spend the winter and the schoolyearquietly.
VACCINATIONS
With the pediatrician, make sure yourchild has had all required vaccinations. Tetanus, pertussis (whoopingcough) MMR (measles, rubellamumps), hepatitis B and meningitis ...
Some vaccines requireremindersthat mustbedone on time, checkyourchild'simmunization record beforere-entry.
VISIT TO THE OPHTHALMOLOGIST
If your child wears glasses, an annualeye-check visitisrequired at theireyedoctor's office. Back to schoolis the good opportunity.
It wouldbebetter, too, to detect in yourchildanyanomaly of viewbeforehebeginshisschooling. With the fine lines of writing and the numbers, the letters and littledrawings of the books, hereyeswill endure for days. Check the ophthalmologist for hisvisualacuity, hiseyesight and his good health, sothathe has no discomfortduring the year.
VISIT TO THE DENTIST
Before returning back to school, have yourchild'steethchecked. Although at thisagethey are milkteeth, their disposition and the presence of cavitiescan cause worries. As wellensurethathisteeth are healthy to avoidunpleasant surprises. The dentistwillbebetter able to explain oral hygiene to yourchild. These are the good habits to follow for life.
THE PRESCHOOL MEDICAL VISIT
For activities and clubs at school, yourchildwillneed a medical fitness certificate. This certificatewillbedelivered to you by yourdoctor or pediatrician.
This medicalvisitis an opportunity to get a littlehealth check-up for yourchild:height, weight, BMI, state of hisbonethrust, spine …
PARENT SUPPORT
Moral support :
Your child will need a lot of words of encouragement to startschool. A new stage in his life begins far fromyou. It's a new learningenvironment. Try to put him at easewithouttoomuch pressure. If hehappens to beenuretic, do not createdrama, itistemporary. Explainthathecan go out of the classroom to do hishomeworkafter permission.
Health protection :
Contact with a new environment and withotherchildrencan cause him in the wintersomehealthconcerns:flu, rhinitis, strepthroat ... Consultyourdoctor about boostingimmunitywithvitamins, royal jelly and iron.
If yourchild has food allergies, tell the schoolmedical team. Assistance and individualfollow-up are necessary for yourchild in the canteen, if the school has one.
