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Back-to-School Health Checklist: What Every Parent Should Know Before the First Bell Rings

As families across Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, it’s easy to get caught up in shopping for supplies and scheduling after-school activities. But one of the most important ways to ensure your child is truly ready for school? A back-to-school health checkup.

At Pediatric Heroes and Families Primary Care Clinic, we’re here to support your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental well-being at every stage—and that starts with being prepared. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to help your family start the school year healthy and confident.

✅ 1. Schedule a Comprehensive Wellness Visit

A back-to-school physical goes beyond checking height and weight. During your child’s exam, we:

  • •Review growth and development milestones

  • •Evaluate vision and hearing

  • •Update medical history and chronic condition management (such as asthma, ADHD, or diabetes)

  • •Screen for mental health and emotional well-being

  • •Provide anticipatory guidance for the school year ahead

✅ 2. Stay Up-to-Date on Required Immunizations

Texas schools require certain vaccinations for enrollment, and our clinic ensures your child is up to date. These may include:

  • •DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

  • •MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

  • •Varicella (Chickenpox)

  • •Polio

  • •Meningococcal and HPV (for older children)

  • •COVID-19 and flu (as recommended)

We provide all routine immunizations and offer flexible scheduling for families needing catch-up vaccines.

✅ 3. Request School Forms and Medication Plans

If your child needs to take medications during school hours or has allergies, asthma, or special needs, we can complete:

  • •Medication authorization forms

  • •Asthma and allergy action plans

  • •Dietary or medical accommodations

 

  • •Sports clearance or activity restriction forms

Just let us know what your school requires during your appointment—we’ve got you covered.

✅ 4. Don’t Forget Dental and Vision Checks

Healthy teeth and clear vision play a major role in classroom performance. If your child hasn’t had an eye exam or dental cleaning recently, now is a great time to schedule both.

✅ 5. Talk About Mental Health

School can be a major source of stress—especially after summer routines shift. If your child is showing signs of anxiety, sadness, difficulty sleeping, or changes in behavior, we’re here to help. We offer compassionate care for children and teens navigating emotional health challenges.

🎒 Start the School Year with Peace of Mind

At Pediatric Heroes and Families Primary Care Clinic, we make back-to-school checkups easy, thorough, and family-friendly. Whether it’s a wellness visit, immunization, or medication plan, we’re here to ensure your child heads into the classroom healthy and supported.

📞 Call us at (210) 625-5708  or schedule your back-to-school appointment online today!

We care for the entire family, all year long. Because when your child is healthy, they’re ready to succeed.

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