How school and sports physicals from your pediatrician in Rockville, MD, can protect your child’s health
Did you know that school and sports physicals are one of the easiest and most important ways to keep your child healthy? Your pediatrician is an expert at diagnosing and treating illnesses and medical conditions in children. Early diagnosis and treatment can keep your child in school, and help your child enjoy activities and sports. It all starts with a school or sports physical.
Dr. Vahid Khajoee at A Plus Pediatrics in Rockville, MD, provides comprehensive medical care for children, including school and sports physicals to protect your child’s health.
A school physical is required for your child to attend school. It’s an excellent way to make sure your child is on track for healthy growth and development. During a school physical, your pediatrician will:
- Record your child’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature
- Record recent illnesses, injuries, medications, hospitalizations, and allergies
- Examine your child’s eyes, nose, throat, ears, and check eyesight and hearing
- Do a comprehensive physical examination, checking for bruising, skin irritation, and other issues
Your pediatrician will also make sure your child is current on all immunizations, which are required to attend school. Current recommended immunizations from the CDC include:
- Hepatitis B
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Haemophilus influenza type B
- Polio
- Pneumococcal conjugate
- Rotavirus
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Chickenpox
- Hepatitis A
- Human papillomavirus
- Meningococcal conjugate
- Flu
A sports physical is also required if your child wants to play a sport. A sports physical includes all the steps listed above, plus a few more, including:
- Checking your child’s reflexes, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance
- Recording any symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness
A sports physical is an excellent way to identify potential problems before your child begins a sport.
To learn more about the importance of school and sports physicals and how they can protect your child’s health, call Dr. Vahid Khajoee at A Plus Pediatrics in Rockville, MD. You can reach him in the office by calling (301) 284-1234, so call today!