Schedule doctor’s visits and immunizations
Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone, and making sure your child is up to date on their well child visit, vision and hearing screenings, and immunizations is an important part of preparing for a successful start. These appointments help identify any health, developmental, vision, or hearing concerns that could affect a child’s ability to learn, communicate, and participate in the classroom. Scheduling these visits before the busy back to school season also gives families time to complete any required paperwork and address concerns before the first day of school.
Preventive healthcare visits and immunizations help keep children healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Well child visits allow healthcare providers to monitor growth and development, answer questions, and provide guidance on nutrition, sleep, behavior, and overall wellness. Vision and hearing screenings help ensure children can see the board, hear instructions, and fully engage in learning activities. Staying up to date on recommended immunizations protects children from serious illnesses and helps prevent the spread of disease within schools and the community. By scheduling these appointments early, families can help their children begin kindergarten healthy, confident, and ready to learn!
To find community resources on dental services, hearing and vision screenings, and immunizations, visit the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s websites:
About Local Expert
Rachel Charters serves as the Program Coordinator and Doula Supervisor for the GREAT Start Prevention Initiative program at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. The GREAT Start program works with pregnant and parenting families and provides prenatal and child development education and connection to community resources.
