Preventative Care: Why Well Child Checkups are Important
As Pediatricians, we see children for checkups frequently. This is particularly true in the first two years of life, where they are regularly scheduled every 2-3 months. After age 2 years these visits space out to once per year, but…
Late Adolescence Well-Child Visits (ages 17-19y)
We will look at ages 17-19y, known as middle adolescence, as a group rather than individually. It is still important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time. There are important milestones and plans…
Middle Adolescence Well-Child Visits (ages 14-16y)
We will look at ages 14-16y, known as middle adolescence, as a group rather than individually. It is still important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time. There are important milestones, school discussions,…
Adolescent Vaccines
An important part of many well child visits is vaccination. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s healthcare provider will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit, and…
Early Adolescence Well-Child Visits (ages 11-13y)
We will look at ages 11-13y, known as early adolescence, as a group rather than individually. It is still important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time. There are important milestones, school discussions,…
Middle Childhood Well-Child Visits (ages 5-10y)
We will look at the middle years of childhood, those from 5-10 years of age, as a group rather than individually. It is still very important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time.…
“Kindergarten” Vaccines – Age 4-5y
An important part of many well-child visits is vaccination, including booster vaccines. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s doctor will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit,…
4 Year Well-Child Visit
Your four year old is officially a “preschooler.” He or she can express emotions and opinions readily, but may not always have much control over these expressions. “Why?” is still a frequent question, and curiosity is ever present. What can…
