Norwalk Health Department Offering Affordable School Physicals

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Health Department is reminding families that students entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grades and those new to the Norwalk school system must get a physical exam before school starts.

According to a news release, the health department also reminds parents that if you have insurance and a regular health care provider, you should contact your child’s doctor now to schedule an appointment for a school physical.

For anyone with trouble finding an affordable and timely option elsewhere, the health department is offering affordable school physicals on Aug. 20 and 21, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Examinations include all necessary screening tests, laboratory tests and vaccines.

For more information or to make an appointment call the department at (203) 854-7776. According to the department, appointments are limited and priority is given to Norwalk residents.

Appointments are reserved for physicals required for school entry, not sports physicals. In addition to school physicals, childhood immunizations are available upon request for children of all ages.

More information is available at www.norwalkhealth.com.

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