Healthy Kids Check

For children

• between three and prior to turning five years old  who are permanent residents in Australia
• to be delivered in conjunction with the four year old immunisation.

Purpose

To assess child’s physical health, general well being and development, with the purpose of initiating medical interventions as appropriate.

Physical examination and assessment will include:

• Height and weight (plot and interpret growth curve/calculate BMI)
• Eyesight
• Hearing
• Oral health (teeth and gums)
• Toileting
• Allergies