8 Year Well Visit

Routine well-child visits that focus on your child's growth, development and well-being are important for supporting their overall health. All children develop at different rates. Talk with your provider about questions and concerns you have in any of these areas. 

Your Visit May Include

• Growth: Measurements that show where your child is compared with other kids.
  1. Weight - light clothing on standing scale
  2. Height - standing
• Blood pressure: A cuff is placed around your child's arm that gives a squeeze. 
• Hearing: Your child will be asked to respond to sounds through headphones.
• Vision eye screen: Your child will be asked to identify letters or shapes on a board across the room.
• Screening for mental health: Questions about your child's overall well-being and mental health will be done for this visit.

Vaccines

Typically there are no vaccines needed at the 8 year visit. This may differ based on circumstances specific to your child and the clinic where your child receives care. Your child may also be due for other seasonal vaccines such as influenza or COVID-19. 

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Learn More About Our Team

• Behavioral health consultants: Learn more about how they are a part of our primary care team and how they can help. Ask your provider for more information.

Safety

• Booster seat: Learn about the best ways to keep your child safe when riding in the car.
• Water safety: Learn tips to keep your child safe around water.

Common Topics

• Boost your child’s self esteem: Learn about ways you can help boost your child's self esteem.
• Dental care: Learn how to keep your child's teeth healthy.
• Healthier you: Watch a video to learn about healthy food choices and the importance of eating as a family.
• Homework: Learn tips to help your child with homework.
• Puberty: Some females can start puberty as early as age 8 and males as early as age 9. Learn how to talk about puberty with your child.
• Screen time: Find out how much is too much and other media use tips.
• Talking to your child about alcohol: Advice on talking to your child about the effects of alcohol and why it’s dangerous for growing bodies and minds.
• Talking to your child about drugs: Learn how to talk to your child about drugs and tips on how to keep them safe.

Extra Activities For Kids

• Emotion ocean game: A game for kids to tell how a person would be feeling.
• Feelings lesson: A way for kids to learn how to tell what kids are feeling, and how to handle different feelings.
• Healthy relationship lessons: A way for kids to learn about healthy relationships with friends and trusted adults.