Children are not simply small adults. They have unique medical needs that require special care from a pediatrician – a doctor who has completed training in the specific health problems of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children have a pediatrician they see regularly for checkups, even when a
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Learn the Vaccine Schedule for Children 6 Years and Younger
It can be hard to keep up with the recommended vaccine schedule for children. There are so many different vaccines, and they all need to be administered at specific times in order for your child to receive optimal health benefits and be fully immunized. Here is a guide to the vaccine schedule for children who
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has strongly encouraged parents to take their children for routine checkups—and for a number of good reasons. Among these is that regular well-child visits enable a pediatrician to keep tabs on a child’s physical, emotional, and behavioral health as well as determine and take the necessary steps to effectively
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