Medical examinations of the child: compulsory examinations - Up to 6 years

Verified 01 septembre 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)

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My child is under 6 years old

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The content of these examinations shall cover:

Growth Curve

Psychomotricity
Child's emotional life
Early detection of abnormalities or deficiencies
Vaccinations
Health-promoting behaviors and environments, in particular physical activity and sport
Screening for possible contraindications to sports participation.

These tests help ensure that

Good child health
And refer the family to additional care if needed.

Test results are listed:

In the child's health record
And, possibly, in My health space (shared medical record) of the child.

Tableau - Schedule of examinations
Age of the child	Mandatory examinations
Within 8 days of birth	1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 1st health certificate
During the 2^e week	1 exam
Before the end of 1^er month to 6^e month	6 tests (once a month for up to 6 months)
During 9^e month	1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 2nd health certificate
During the 12^e month	1 exam
During 13^e month	1 exam
Between 16 and 18 months	1 exam
During 24^e or 25^e month	1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 3rd health certificate
During the 3^e to 6^e years	4 tests (once a year until age 6)

The results of these tests are listed in the child's health record.

Please note

a medical examination is organized at the school for children aged 3 to 4 years.

It is part of the 20 compulsory examinations reimbursed by the health insurance.

The examinations are carried out:

Either by the attending physician of the child
Either by a doctor chosen by the child's parents or by the child's custodian
Either by a doctor at a Maternal and Child Protection (PMI) consultation
Or by a doctor at the school for the medical examination of children aged 3 to 4 years.

FYI

Persons responsible for the child must present the children at these visits unless they can provide a medical certificate. This document then attests that the examination corresponding to the age of the child was carried out by a health professional of their choice.