Check at the pediatrician: The new U-examination for 9- to 10-year-olds at a glance
Children are regularly examined during the U-examinations. In the future, the offer will also be available as a statutory health insurance benefit for 9- to 10-year-olds. What parents and children need to know now.
Germany's Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) has decided to introduce a new health check, called U10, for children aged 9-10, which will be covered by statutory health insurance. The U10 will screen for potential obesity, physical activity levels, screen time, and psychological abnormalities. The check-up will include a detailed medical history, a questionnaire on the child's quality of life, and an immunization consultation, particularly to boost HPV vaccination rates.
The U10 is expected to be rolled out as a standard service within 6 months after the Federal Ministry of Health has approved the decision.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
