Back to School Success: The Importance of Scheduling Well Child Visits
With the new school year just around the corner, it’s important for parents and guardians to remember the importance of scheduling well child visits. These check-ups are crucial in ensuring that students are healthy, have received necessary vaccinations, and are ready to succeed in the upcoming academic year.
During well child visits, healthcare providers work closely with parents to support their child’s overall health and development. By making sure children are up to date on vaccinations and screenings, they can help children stay healthy and do well in school. Pediatrician Amanda Pennington, MD from Davis Medical Center emphasized the importance of these visits in this process.
Key components of well child exams include administering necessary vaccines to prevent disease, conducting physical exams to assess health, monitoring growth and development, evaluating behavior and development, and addressing any chronic health concerns by referring to specialists and refilling medications when needed. Dr. Pennington also mentioned that sports physical forms can be completed during the well child exam and urged parents to make appointments early to avoid the rush.
Well child visits can be scheduled at various locations within Davis Health System, including Davis Medical Center, Buckhannon Medical Center, Broaddus Family Care, Webster Memorial Hospital
