School Physical in Orange Park, FL

Scheduling your child’s school physical in Orange Park, FL is crucial for their overall health. Our pediatricians offer comprehensive physical examinations to monitor your child’s growth and development over time. Regular physicals allow us to administer necessary vaccinations during their early years and address any potential health concerns as they grow older. Whether it’s for the start of a new school year or preparation for the upcoming sports season, our practice is dedicated to providing school physicals for various purposes. To schedule an appointment for your child’s physical exam, please contact our offices in Orange Park & Jacksonville, FL at (904) 269-2140 today!

School, Sports, & Camp Physicals

School Physicals

During a school physical, our pediatrician will have an opportunity to examine year-over-year changes and progress. The younger years are more heavily focused on developmental progress and vaccinations, while adolescent years tend to be more focused on psychological and physical changes. This exam for teens gives them a chance to ask any questions relating to adolescent issues such as drinking, smoking, drugs, sexual activity, and depression. Schedule your child for a school physical in Jacksonville, FL by calling our pediatric clinic at (904) 269-2140.

Sports Physicals

At Orange Park Pediatrics, our board-certified pediatricians offer school sports physicals in Jacksonville, FL. Sports physicals are largely required by athletic leagues and schools. During this exam, the pediatrician will check your child’s vitals, joints, flexibility, and vision. This gives them an opportunity to flag down any issues that may cause injury during the season. Sports physicals should be given at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the upcoming sports season, giving the child ample time to correct any issues before the season. While a sports physical and an annual school physical have a lot in common, the sports physical does not include evaluation of the overall health of your child. Therefore, a sports physical should not replace a school physical.

Camp Physicals

Also commonly referred to as a pre-participation physical, a camp physical ensures that your child can safely participate in activities. A physical may not always be required prior to your child going off to camp, but it’s still a great way to stay on top of their health. Please note that a camp physical should not replace a school physical.

How Often Does My Child Need a Physical Exam

• For Infants (less than 1 year old): We see all infants at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year. Please refer to our Immunization Schedule for more information.
• For Toddlers (1-3 years old): Your toddler needs a physical at 18 months, 2 years and 3 years old. Please refer to our Immunization Schedule for more information.
• For Preschool Age Children (4-5 years old): All children need to have their 4/5 year old vaccines before starting kindergarten. Before starting 1st grade, most schools require the child’s first official physical exam.
• For School Age Children (6-11 years old): After starting school, your child only needs a physical every two years.
• For Teenagers (12-17 years old): If your teenager is not participating in school sports, they need a physical every two years. If they are participating in school sports, they need a yearly physical.