Medical visits of the child: compulsory examinations - At 6 years of age and older

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.

Finally, at 6 years of age and older, other topics are added, and depending on age, screenings and evaluations on the duration of exposure to screens, adaptation to school life, weekly duration of physical and sports activity, « dys » disorders, pubertal development, signs of malaise, harassment…

Since the 29/07/2026, an appointment for early detection of cardiovascular diseases (example: familial hypercholesterolemia) is carried out within a year of the 6th^th child's birthday.

These examinations make it possible to ensure:

• Good health of the child
• And refer parents to additional care if needed.

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.

These mandatory examinations are scheduled for 4 periods:

• At 6 years
• Between 8 and 9 years old included
• Between 11 and 13 years old included
• Between 15 and 16 years old included.

Tests are performed by a general practitioner or pediatrician.

The consultations for examinations are reimbursed à 100%, with no advance charge for parents, except excess of fees.