What To Expect
Well child physical exams can be performed for children through the age of 20 including: daycare, pre-k, kindergarten, and school physicals. Physicals are performed by a Child Health Nurse Screener.
Physical examinations include:
- Autism Screen
- Blood lead testing under 6 years of age
- Dental varnish application-under 42 months
- Developmental screening
- Head-to-toe physical
- Hearing and vision screen
- Hemoglobin testing (if indicated)
- Lead monitoring with referral
- Lipids profile (If indicated)
- On-site immunization clinic
- Sickle Cell (If indicated)
A referral will be made to a physician for diagnosing of a medical problem.
Please note that the Onslow County Health Department cannot provide sports physicals or "sick" visits.