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
Read MoreWhy Your Child Needs a Physical Exam
Routine physical exams are of high significance to keep your child healthy. They focus on your child’s mental and physical development and help to identify potential health concerns at their earliest stages when interventions or treatments are typically most effective. Besides annual physicals, your child may also require other physical exams, such as a sports
Read MoreYearly Checkup for Your Child’s Health: What to Expect
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
Read MoreA Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Physical Exam
Your first visit to the pediatrician is stressful, not only for you as the parent but for your child too. But trips to see the pediatrician are necessary to ensure your child’s healthy growth and development. And developing a good rapport with your child’s pediatrician will go a long way toward decreasing the stress level
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