# Germany introduction of U10 pediatric health checkups > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/germany-introduction-of-u10-pediatric-health-checkups > Updated: 2026-08-27T09:56:54.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved the introduction of the U10 preventive medical examination for children aged nine to ten in Germany. This new screening is designed to cover a developmental monitoring gap between the U9 examinations, completed around age five, and the J1 youth health checkups that begin around age 12 or 13. The U10 examination will be covered by statutory health insurance and will focus on contemporary health risks and lifestyle factors. Key areas of assessment include obesity, physical activity levels, screen time, psychological well-being, and mental health. The program also includes vaccination counseling, with a specific emphasis on increasing HPV vaccination rates. To ensure continuous medical documentation through adolescence, the J1 examination will be integrated into the children’s health booklet (Gelbes Heft). Following the G-BA decision, the implementation requires submission to the Federal Ministry of Health and subsequent publication in the Federal Gazette, followed by a six-month period to determine physician reimbursement rates. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Germany to introduce U10 medical examinations for children Germany will introduce the U10 medical examination for 9- to 10-year-olds in August 2026 to close a developmental monitoring gap in pediatric healthcare. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-to-introduce-u10-medical-examinations-for-children ### 2026-08-20: Germany to introduce U10 preventive health checkups for children Germany's Federal Joint Committee has approved the U10, a new health screening for 9- to 10-year-olds covered by insurance, focusing on obesity, screen time, mental health, and HPV vaccinations. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-approves-new-u10-preventive-checkups-for-children --- Cite as: Germany introduction of U10 pediatric health checkups. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/germany-introduction-of-u10-pediatric-health-checkups