Health check list for children 7 years old

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For 7-year-olds, the physical exam focuses on weight, immunizations, and sensory issues. In addition, scoliosis and tuberculosis testing are also necessary for timely screening and support if the disease occurs in this age of the baby.

1. What does the health checkup package for 7 year olds include?

Health check for babies is a matter of special concern to parents. In particular, 7-year-old children need to be checked for information on:
BMI measurement: 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: Checking vision, signs of congenital eye diseases, eye structure and ability to move. 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.

2. Health examination for 7-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 7 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. Transportation to school: By the age of 7, children are capable of walking or cycling to school by themselves. Therefore, the safety of children needs to be paid more attention. Feelings of going to school: Worried about going to school? How does your child handle homework and pressure at school? Home address and phone number: Does the child know their parents' home address and phone number? This is important information that will help children in adversity. Fire escape: At this age, children need to know fire safety regulations and practice safe leaving the house in the event of a fire.

3. Where is the baby's health check?

Before taking your baby for a general health checkup, mothers should pay attention to choose a reputable general examination address with modern facilities, equipment and highly qualified 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. international standards,... Highly qualified staff: Before and after the examination, the doctor always consults and enthusiastically explains the examination results to parents. Limit the use of antibiotics for children: Indiscriminate use of antibiotics has led to an alarming increase in antibiotic resistance. When the baby gets sick and needs treatment at Vinmec, doctors will minimize the use of it for children. In order to improve service quality, Vinmec International General Hospital now offers a General Health Checkup package 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.

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Reference source: babycenter.com