
Make sure they're up to date on their vaccinations.

Putting school requirements aside, keeping up with your child's immunizations is one of the most important things you can do for them. Our preventive care checklists include important exams and vaccines to help you keep track of what they need, and
when. View our preventive care checklist for children (birth to 10 years) and our checklist for adolescents (11–17 years).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older, and boosters for everyone 5 and older if eligible. For details, please review the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. You do not need to contact your doctor before your — or your child’s — appointment unless you have a specific medical question. The COVID vaccine is covered at $0 under your preventive care benefits. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 resource center and Sharp HealthCare’s website.

Get their eyes checked.

Doctors recommend a comprehensive eye exam during the preschool years (3 to 5 years old), and then again during the school-aged years (over 6 years old). But they may need more frequent exams with certain conditions. If you’re enrolled in an
individual and family plan through Sharp Health Plan or Covered California™, or through certain employer groups, pediatric vision benefits are part of your plan. View your Member Handbook for more information about your plan benefits.
Make time for play.

Many children thrive in structured environments, like school, where there’s a consistent routine and schedule to follow. Scheduling time for play gives kids more opportunities to learn, whether that’s through problem-solving or navigating
their environment. Play isn’t just important for kids, it’s good for parents, too! Check out this webinar from Best Health® that explores the benefits of play,
how it affects your relationships and more.