Medical visits of the child: compulsory examinations - Up to 6 years
Verified 29 juillet 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)
The content of these examinations shall cover the following points:
- Growth Curve
- Physical, psychological and behavioral development
- Emotional life of the child
- Screening for sensory (sight, hearing) and psychological (e.g. anxiety) disorders, language disorders and neurodevelopment
- Vaccinations (verification of vaccination status, mandatory and recommended vaccinations and possible preventive treatments for childhood diseases)
- Healthy behaviors and environments (e.g. physical activity, sports, screen exposure)
- Respect for dental follow-up.
These examinations make it possible to ensure:
- Good health of the child
- And refer parents to additional care if needed.
FYI
A detailed description of the contents of the 20 examinations is included in the health record.
The results of the examinations shall be mentioned:
- In the child health record
- And, possibly, in My health area (shared medical record) of the child.
Age of child | Compulsory 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 |
Between 1 month and 5 months | 5 exams |
At 8 months | 1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 2nd Health Certificate. |
At 11 months | 1 exam |
At 12 months | 1 exam |
Between 16 and 18 months | 1 exam |
Between 23 and 24 months | 1 exam At the end of this examination, the doctor completes the 3rd Health Certificate. |
Between 2 and 5 years | 4 exams (once a year) |
The results of these examinations are mentioned in the child health record.
Please note
A medical examination is organized at the nursery school for children aged 3 to 4 years.
The examinations are made either by the attending physician the child, or by another doctor chosen by the parents practicing in the city or in the PMI: titleContent.
Consultations for these mandatory examinations are reimbursed to 100%, with no advance charge for parents, except excess of fees.
FYI
These consultations are also fully supported for the beneficiaries of State medical aid (AME).
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