Hearing and vision check before first grade
What it is
The school health service checks hearing, vision and growth at school entry, and completes missing vaccines.
Start preparing
- Bring the pinkas chisunim so any missing vaccine is caught and completed free at the health bureau.
- Mention at home first if you have noticed squinting, sitting close to screens, or 'what?' repeatedly.
- A vision problem found now still sits inside the treatment window for a lazy eye; after 7–8 it narrows.
When to check with a professional
If your child turns the television up, tilts their head to see, or a teacher raises attention concerns, ask the family doctor for a hearing and vision referral without waiting for the school check.
Related
Sources
- School immunization schedule (grades 1, 2, 8) — Israel Ministry of Health
- Tipat Halav visit programme — Israel Ministry of Health
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.