Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Schedule a Well Check Exam

Every year, parents and children spend their last week of summer trying to get prepared for the new school year – buying books and school supplies, getting new school clothes and fitting in well check exams.

At AGC Pediatrics in Calhoun, GA, we know this time can be hectic and busy. That’s why we suggest parents sign their kids up for their well check exam early in the summer.

Benefits of Scheduling a Well Check Exam Early

The health of your child is a top priority as a parent. Be proactive in keeping them safe and healthy by scheduling your child’s well check exam early. Check out the benefits for booking your exam early:
  • Less Stressful. As mentioned above, having your children’s exams done early will alleviate the time, pressure, and stress of the week before school, and you’ll be able to cross it off your “before school” to-do list. 
  • More Availability. Life is easier when things go according to your schedule. When you schedule your child’s well check exams early, you’ll have much more opportunity to make them fit with a time that works for you.
  • Well-Fun Fridays. At AGC Pediatrics, we offer Well-Fun Fridays. These days are packed with fun. Each Friday has a theme, ranging from Western Round Up to Medieval Times to Christmas in July! Our staff dress up in costumes and we encourage our patients to dress up to make well check exams fun. 

Georgia Immunization Requirements – Well Check Exam

Georgia schools require specific immunizations before admitting your children for that school year. Ensuring your immunizations are done early makes it easy to complete the necessary school paperwork. The following immunizations are required for Georgia school systems:

Childcare/Preschool Age Children

For children entering childcare or preschool for the first time, or for children four years of age, the following immunizations are required: DTAP, Hep A, Hep B, HIB, MMR, PCV, Polio and Varicella.

Kindergarten & Elementary School Age Children

Children entering into kindergarten or elementary school are required to have the following immunizations: DTAP, Hep B, MMR, Polio and Varicella.

Middle School Age Children

Children entering into middle school are required to have the following immunizations: Varicella, MMR, Hep B

College Age Students

Students entering college are required to have MMR and the MCV4 or Meningococcal vaccines.

Schedule Your Well Check Exam in Calhoun, GA Today

To schedule your child’s well check exam early this summer, call the friendly staff at AGC Pediatrics at 706-625-5900.

Well check exams can be fun! Check out AGC’s Well-Fun Friday summer schedule.