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How school physicals from your pediatrician in Fayetteville, TN, can help protect your child’s health.

Before your child enters a new school year, your child needs a school physical. The school physical is a great time for your pediatrician to evaluate your child’s overall health, growth, and development.

Dr. Clifford Seyler at Royal Pediatrics in Manchester, Fayetteville, and Tullahoma, TN, offers a wide range of children’s medical services, including school physicals to help protect your child’s health.

These are just a few of the most frequently asked questions and answers about school physicals:

Is a school physical required before my child can attend school?

Yes, a school physical must be completed before your child can attend school.

What’s so important about a school physical?

The school physical is important to protect the health of your child because it’s a time to make sure your child is current on immunizations, to make sure your child is growing at a healthy rate, and to make sure your child is developing at a normal rate.

What happens during a school physical?

During the school physical there are a lot of important factors your pediatrician will check, including:

  • Recording your child’s height and weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and other vital information
  • Checking for any signs or symptoms indicating a potentially serious medical problem
  • Recording any allergies, recent illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, or medical conditions
  • Performing a physical examination to identify any injuries or problems which could keep your child from attending school

What other procedures are performed during a school physical?

A school physical is also an excellent opportunity to have your child immunized against serious or contagious diseases. Immunizations are also required for your child to attend school. They can protect your child from acquiring the flu, meningitis, hepatitis, and other serious diseases and conditions.

How often should my child have a school physical?

Your child should have a school physical at least once each year, because a lot of changes can happen as your child grows. School physicals can give you peace of mind, knowing you are staying on top of your child’s healthcare.

To find out more about how a school physical can help protect your child’s health, call Dr. Clifford Seyler at Royal Pediatrics in Manchester, Fayetteville, and Tullahoma, TN. Call (931) 455-2674 for the Tullahoma office, (931) 297-4400 for the Fayetteville office, or (931) 954-5248 for the Manchester office.

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