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Make Sure Your Child Gets Their Sports Physical

When your child gets a school or sports physical, it’s an important way to prevent illness and injury. You want your child to stay healthy, so they don’t have to miss out on important school events and learning opportunities. The pediatricians at 7 Days Pediatrics offer a wide range of pediatric services, including school and sports physicals. They have several convenient office locations in Edison, and South Plainfield, New Jersey to help your child stay healthy.

When your child has a school physical, the doctor will record general information including your child’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. This information will serve as a baseline to compare with future visits. Current medical issues, recent illnesses or injuries, medications, allergies, and any hospitalizations will also be recorded. The doctor may also ask for your family medical history. In addition to examining your child, the school physical also includes checking your child’s breathing, eyes, nose, throat, and ears, along with checking eyesight and hearing.

If your child wants to play a sport, they will need a sports physical. During the sports physical, your child’s reflexes, strength, and flexibility will be tested. In addition, the doctor will want to know if your child has experienced any harmful symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness during physical activity. These could be early signs of potential problems later on.

The school physical and sports physical are both excellent opportunities for your child’s doctor to make sure your child is current on immunizations. Immunizations are required for your child to attend school, and they are also the first line of defense against serious illnesses like the flu, meningitis, the measles, and others. Immunizations also help keep you, your family, teachers, and students protected against disease.

Keep your child protected against illness and injury by scheduling a school or sports physical soon. To find out more about the importance of school and sports physicals, call the pediatricians at 7 Days Pediatrics, with offices in Edison, and South Plainfield, New Jersey. Call today.