BVC Healthcare Visit, 5 Years of Age

Sometimes you have to wait a little while. You can play in the waiting room while waiting for your turn.

For your child:

You and the nurse will talk and play together.

For you, the adult:

You will see a nurse who will observe how your child has developed, their speech, and understanding.

For your child:

You will talk for a little while about how you are doing and what you like to do.

For you, the adult:

You talk about how your child is doing and any parental-related questions you might have.

For your child:

Before stepping onto the scale, you will need to take off your clothes. You can keep your underwear on.

For you, the adult:

Your child will be weighed and examined in their underwear

For your child:

How much do you weigh? Do you see the scale in the picture? You will stand on it for a short while so that the nurse can check how much you weigh.

How tall are you? The nurse will measure you to see how tall you have become. This is done using a measuring stick like the one in the picture. You will have to stand up straight for a short while so the nurse can check how tall you are.

For you, the adult:

Your child is weighed and measured during every BVC visit to monitor their growth.

Information for the child

Now you’ve finished weighing yourself. You can put your clothes back on again now.

Information for the adult

Your child can now get dressed again.

For your child

The nurse will give you an injection full of medicine that will stop you from getting some kinds of sicknesses. It might sting a little or you might feel like your skin gets tight, but this will only last for a short time.

For you, the adult

During your visit, you will be offered the chance for your child to receive a second vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio. The injection is usually given in the child’s arm.

Information for the child

You’ll sit in your parent’s lap when it’s time for your injection. The nurse will give you a sticking plaster when you’re done.

Information for the adult

Your child will sit in your lap while the nurse gives her/him the vaccination. You can distract your child using soap bubbles or toys, for example. As her/his parent, you provide your child with a sense of security.

If you have any questions or feel uncertain before your child’s vaccination, you are welcome to talk to the nurse at your BVC.

For your child:

Before you say goodbye, you will have a little chat. This is usually the last visit to the BVC. Once you start going to school, you will meet a new nurse who works at the school.

For you, the adult:

This is normally the last visit before your child starts going to school. You will discuss your time with the BVC and what the school nurse needs to know about your child.

For your child:

That is the end of the examination.

For you, the adult:

If you feel that a visit is needed before your child starts school, this can be arranged.