This toolkit was developed to provide Missouri schools with communications materials to remind families about the importance of scheduling their children’s well-child visits and speaking with their child’s pediatrician about all immunizations. Please visit healthychildren.org for a schedule of well-child care visits and an abundance of children’s health information. We hope you find this toolkit helpful as you work to ensure a healthy school community.

Download a Powerpoint template highlighting the importance of well-child visits
Download a sample draft email and call script to encourage parents to stay up-to-date on well-child visits and remind them to schedule their child’s annual check-up.

8.5″ x 11″ Letter-Sized Poster 1 (Young child) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

8.5″ x 11″ Letter-Sized Poster 2 (Grade School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

8.5″ x 11″ Letter-Sized Poster 3 (Middle School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

8.5″ x 11″ Letter-Sized Poster 4 (High School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

8.5″ x 11″ Letter-Sized Poster 5 (High School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

24″ x 36″ Poster 1 (Young child) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

24″ x 36″ Poster 2 (Grade School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

24″ x 36″ Poster 3 (Middle School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

24″ x 36″ Poster 4 (High School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

24″ x 36″ Poster 5 (High School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

18″ x 24″ Poster 1 (Young child) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

18″ x 24″ Poster 2 (Grade School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

18″ x 24″ Poster 3 (Middle School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

18″ x 24″ Poster 4 (High School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

18″ x 24″ Poster 5 (High School Student) – Be sure your child is caught up on immunizations

Pair any of these messages with any of the social media graphics and then post it on your school website or school social media account.

Visit HealthyChildren.org for more information and to answer questions about your children’s health.

An annual well-child visit can help keep your child healthy! Data shows that healthy children tend to earn better grades, attend school more often and display more positive behaviors in class.

Why are well-child visits important?

  • Prevention – to ensure your child is healthy & stays healthy, which includes getting recommended immunizations.
  • Tracking Growth & Development – Track your child’s growth & discuss age-appropriate milestones.
  • Raising Concerns – share any concerns you have regarding your child.
  • Team Approach – build a relationship with your pediatrician to ensure optimal physical, mental, and social health

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends well-child visits as a way for pediatricians and parents to serve the needs of children. This annual checkup offers several benefits including:

  • Preventive care and immunizations
  • Following growth and developmental milestones
  • Tracking social and emotional development
  • A safe place to ask questions and raise concerns about your child’s health
  • A team approach to healthcare that includes you, your child, and your child’s provider
  • Obtaining resources to support your family’s needs

Is your child ready to head back to school? Here’s a back-to-school checklist:

  • Schedule a well-child visit
  • Schedule a sports & activity physical
  • Get caught up on all recommended immunizations
  • Visit the dentist
  • Communicate any special needs to your school nurse – asthma action plan, epi-pen, make sure needed medications are on file, etc.

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Schools

The following toolkit was developed to provide Missouri schools with easily accessible information regarding the setup and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible children. Schools are a place where children feel safe and secure. Providing the COVID-19 vaccine in the school setting is a way to ensure all children have access to this safe option for protecting against the virus. While we do not recommend a one-size fits all approach for every school, we want to highlight the strategies that exist for schools that wish to pursue vaccination on the school campus and provide other COVID-related resources as well.