School age is a special period in human life. School age is the period of growth and development of children. Since children are gathered together at school, the rate of incidence and spread of infectious diseases may be higher, but a good aspect of being together in groups is that protective measures such as vaccination can be taken more easily.
How should children at school age be followed up?
School years Screening examinations for problems such as vision, hearing disorders, etc. that may arise throughout the life and hinder education may need to be repeated every year or at intervals of 1-2 years. As a result of these examinations, students with suspicion of disease should be re-evaluated by a specialist. Dental health screenings should not be skipped. Early recognition and treatment of tooth decay prevents the loss of that tooth and also means the elimination of a focus of infection in the body. Additionally, occlusion (shape and placement) disorders, which is another dental health problem, can be detected during these scans.
Students' height and weight are different. years should be measured, and those with developmental delay should consult a pediatrician for further examination.
It is important to give booster doses of vaccines started in infancy at school age, as students are all in one place. In our country, those with tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles and PPD (-) in the first grade of primary school are diagnosed with tuberculosis; In the 5th grade of primary school, tetanus and diphtheria vaccinations are provided by the state. Hepatitis A and B vaccinations must be completed before the primary school period. Sports activities should be supported as they contribute positively to the physical and spiritual development of students, and reports for not attending physical education classes should be given very carefully. Students can be trained on topics such as the importance of cleanliness for health, protection from accidents and diseases, first aid, the harms of smoking and alcohol, and sexual education.
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