Medical examinations of the child: compulsory examinations - Up to 6 years
Verified 01 septembre 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
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.
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 2e week | 1 exam |
Before the end of 1er month to 6e month | 6 tests (once a month for up to 6 months) |
During 9e month | 1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 2nd health certificate |
During the 12e month | 1 exam |
During 13e month | 1 exam |
Between 16 and 18 months | 1 exam |
During 24e or 25e month | 1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 3rd health certificate |
During the 3e to 6e 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.
Exam consultations are reimbursed to 100%, without advance payment for parents, except overpayment of fees.
FYI
For the 8e day, 9e months and 24e month, the price of the consultation shall be €47.5 (no fee overrun possible).
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