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For 8-year-olds, besides physical tests, mental tests are equally important. Especially issues related to harmful information, the level of access and perception of children such as school and sexual violence, if any.
1. What does the health checkup package for 8-year-olds include?
Health check for babies is a matter of special concern to parents. In which, 8-year-old children need to be checked for the following general health check-ups:
Measure BMI: To know the level of development, overweight or underweight status. Check pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure, temperature. Check vaccination records: To detect and inject missing shots. Children's hearing test Eye exam: Check vision, signs of congenital eye diseases, structure and mobility of the eyes. Get tested for TB if you suspect your child is at risk. Check for scoliosis by having your child stand up and bend over and suck on his toes to get a good look at his or her spine. Check Connections to Harmful Information: Families are encouraged to inquire into their children's personal lives whether they have been exposed to information related to drug gangs or sex.
2. Health examination for 8-year-old children, what does the doctor ask?
In addition to physical tests, children are also directly examined by doctors to more accurately assess their current health status. When visiting the doctor, parents may be asked for the following information about the child:
Diet: When the child is 8 years old, it becomes more difficult to control the diet because at this time the child has found junk food where you tried to hide. The doctor will give advice to help reduce the child's meals to reduce the risk of obesity. Sleep time: Does the child sleep enough 10 hours/night? How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? You should put the child to bed at 8-9 o'clock, avoid letting the child stay up late. Transport to school: By the age of 8, children are able to walk or cycle to school by themselves. Therefore, the safety of children needs to be paid more attention. Feeling safe at school: Many 8-year-olds are scared when they hear stories about school violence. Will the doctor also check to see if the child has been bullied at school?
3. Where is the baby's health check?
Before taking your baby for a general health checkup, parents should pay attention to choosing a reputable address, with modern equipment and experienced staff. Health check-up for children at Vinmec has the following advantages:
International standard system: Meets JCI (Joint Commission International) standards - the world's most rigorous safety standard with patient-centered criteria Committed to providing safe and quality medical care services. Modern facilities and equipment: Vinmec Hospital owns modern facilities and equipment such as PET/CT, MRI, CT 640, the world's leading modern ultrasound machine system, examination room. The medical staff is highly qualified: Before and after the examination, the doctor always consults and enthusiastically explains the examination results to the parents. Limit the use of antibiotics for children: Indiscriminate use of antibiotics has led to an alarming increase in antibiotic resistance. When a baby gets sick and needs treatment at Vinmec, doctors will minimize the use of it for children. To improve service quality, Vinmec International General Hospital now offers a general health check-up package for children. for children under 18 years old. This is a comprehensive health check-up package, including a full range of basic functional assessment services for children such as: ear, nose and throat examination, eye examination, assessment of liver and kidney function, heart, lung, blood test, and blood test. hepatitis and nutritional status of the baby.
To register for a general health examination for children, please contact directly to Vinmec Health System nationwide or make an appointment at the website.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
Reference source: babycenter.com