Back-to-School Healthcare for the 2022-2023 School Year
September is a beneficial time for parents to talk to their kids about the importance of staying safe and healthy during school and during after-school activities. Following a few wellness tips, like scheduling your child’s flu shot, can largely help prevent children and families from suffering illnesses and injuries this school year.
Scheduling your child’s physical and other vaccinations before the school year begins is beneficial for preventing unexpected colds, flu, and other illnesses from occurring. Also, learning about some simple sickness prevention tips can keep our communities safe. Walk-in to AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth to build your child’s medical file and get quality healthcare for the 2022-2023 school year.
Schedule your child’s back-to-school physicals
Depending on your child’s grade level, their school may require a back-to-school physical this fall. Medical providers will check your child’s height, weight and blood pressure to make sure they are within normal range. If any of these measurements are too high or too low, the clinic may provide nutrition and lifestyle tips for you to implement in your child’s routine. Blood tests, immunizations and cholesterol checks may also be required as part of the exam, depending on your child’s age.
The clinic also provides sports physicals if your child plans on partaking in a sport throughout the school year. These physicals are essential to keeping your child, and children around them, safe and healthy.
Stay up to date with your child's vaccinations
Vaccines are essential for children to strengthen their immune systems against several diseases and infections. During the fall and winter months, the flu vaccine is especially important. Influenza has a higher risk of being contracted at school, since kids are kept indoors within close contact of each other. The annual flu shot is the best way to prevent the virus from spreading in your family and greater community. Visit AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth to schedule your child’s flu shot, and to acquire any other necessary vaccinations to continue building their medical file.
Pediatric Urgent Care at AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth
If school is fast approaching and your child requires healthcare, consider visiting AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth. Our clinic provides affordable and comprehensive pediatric urgent care. Your child will receive high-quality treatment from our team of licensed board-certified medical professionals, ready to provide physicals and urgent care services for your child seven days a week. Visit us today or give us a call at (908) 677-5900 to learn more about preparing for the upcoming school year!
