Take advantage of early detection screening for children and young people

In Baden-Württemberg, as a parent or guardian, you are required to have your child examined by a doctor on ten occasions.

U1: immediately after the birth

U2: between the 3rd and 10th day of life

U3: between the 4th and 5th week of life

U4: between the 3rd and 4th month of life

U5: between the 6th and 7th month of life

U6: at 1 year of age, from the 10th to the 12th month of life

U7: at 2 years of age, from the 21st to the 24th month of life

U7a: at 3 years of age, from the 34th to the 36th month of life

U8: at 4 years of age (from the 46th to the 48th month of life)

U9: at 5 years of age (from the 60th to the 64th month of life)

The introduction of a new U10 (ages 9–10) is being planned; in August 2026, the Joint Federal Committee decided to introduce this new check-up as a service covered by statutory health insurance.

Participation in the check-ups is compulsory, regardless of how the parents and child are insured. This is regulated by the Baden-Württemberg Child Protection Act.

The aim of the check-ups is the early detection of illnesses, developmental disorders and disabilities that could jeopardise the child’s normal physical, emotional or mental development. This enables therapies or support measures to be initiated in good time. In addition, you are entitled to the adolescent health check-up (J1).

The adolescent health check-up (J1) also covers topics such as puberty, sexuality, contraception, academic development and health-risk behaviours, such as alcohol, smoking and drugs. The check-up offers young people the opportunity – often for the first time without their parents present – to have their questions about health and psychosocial issues answered.