In the first year and for students entering high school, there are health check practices that involve a complete blood count and a urinalysis. The schedule for these exams typically lands before the school year starts, with medical professionals at the CMD Molecular Diagnostic Center Prospekt Vernadsky and the Zlata Kazarinov Research Institute of Epidemiology ensuring that the tests are available and interpreted with care. Pediatric specialists review the results to confirm that a child is physically ready to begin the new academic term, and they provide guidance on any follow up steps needed for ongoing health monitoring.
Experts note that the timing of these tests can be flexible. Families can choose a convenient window for the screening, and there is no strict deadline tied to September 1. Still, seasoned pediatricians recommend completing the health checks during the summer months to facilitate a smooth start to the school year and to stand confident about the child’s wellbeing as classes resume. This approach helps prevent surprises when school routines begin and supports timely communication with school nurses if any issues arise.
At present, there are no formal warrants or SanPiN requirements mandating a pre-entry examination before starting freshman year. Nevertheless, there exists an order that outlines preventive medical examinations for minors. For younger students, typically around age 7, essential tests like the blood work and urinalysis are advised, aligning with the period when many children transition into grade 1. This framework emphasizes proactive health checks rather than reactive medical visits, helping families plan ahead for a healthy school year.
Guidance from the same policy indicates that health assessments continue to be relevant for high school students as well. For adolescents aged 15, 16, and 17, the combination of basic laboratory work and a structured medical review remains important. Beyond the laboratory tests, visits to specialists and targeted instrumental assessments are often recommended to capture a fuller picture of an adolescent’s health status and any evolving needs as schooling progresses.
In related health insights, researchers have identified several features that may predict the development of asthma in children. These indicators include patterns observed over time in respiratory health, exposure histories, and responses to preventive care. Recognizing these signs early enables families and clinicians to take timely actions, potentially reducing the impact of asthma on daily life and academic performance. This emerging knowledge underscores the value of regular health monitoring and open conversations with pediatric providers about any respiratory symptoms or risk factors that may arise during a child’s schooling years.