School Physicals in Tampa, FL, During COVID-19
For many families, back-to-school planning has changed somewhat due to the coronavirus pandemic. Even so, regular physical exams for school remain an essential part of your child’s overall health care, and this holds true regardless of whether he or she will be attending classes virtually or in person. Here’s why:
Within just one year, your child can change significantly, so it’s important to continually monitor his or her growth and development. School physicals are a perfect opportunity to do so, especially since most schools require each enrolled student to undergo a physical exam before the start of a new school year. And even if a yearly physical is not required, many health experts recommend it.
At South Tampa Immediate Care, we make the process easy for you: We perform school physicals on a walk-in basis at our conveniently located clinic in Tampa, Florida. Feel free to stop by with your child when you’re out running errands. You won’t have to make an appointment beforehand, so that’s one less task you’ll have to add to your to-do list during the busy back-to-school season.
What Do School Physicals Include?
The goal of a back-to-school physical is to help ensure that a child is ready to safely participate in any planned school activities during the coming year. To do so, we evaluate the child’s general health and wellness with an aim to identify potential issues early, before they become problems.
During these unique and challenging times, our school physicals remain focused on a child’s growth, development, and wellness, including his or her emotional well-being. We understand that the COVID-19 outbreak is causing people of all ages to feel anxious, stressed, or depressed, and young people may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of the associated isolation and uncertainty. Therefore, in addition to a physical health check, our school physicals include a basic mental health check as well.
What to Bring to Your Child’s School Physical
When you come to South Tampa Immediate Care for a school physical, please bring a copy of your child’s immunization record, his or her eyeglasses or contact lenses (if applicable), and a list of any medications he or she is taking. Also, if you received a form from the school that must be completed by a health care provider, please bring that with you as well.
Annual school physicals can provide you with valuable peace of mind about your child’s health and wellness. At South Tampa Immediate Care, we know that you may need assistance with this and other health-related issues during the coronavirus pandemic, and we remain here for you. Contact or visit our clinic in Tampa, FL, today. We are taking special COVID-19 safety precautions to help keep our patients and staff safe and healthy.
