Your child needs all of the special care and protection you can give. One of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your child’s health is to make sure your child visits the pediatrician regularly for a checkup. Dr. Jenny Welham at Island Pediatrics of Honolulu in Honolulu, HI, offers comprehensive pediatric medical care, including regular checkups to keep your child healthy.
What You Need To Know About Regular Checkups for Your Child
You should plan on your child having a regular checkup with the pediatrician at least once each year, and more often if your child has a chronic medical condition like diabetes or asthma. When you bring your child to visit the pediatrician for a regular checkup, the pediatrician will:
- Perform a comprehensive physical examination to check for signs or symptoms of illness
- Record your child’s height, weight, and other information to monitor and track growth and development as your child grows
- Administer vaccinations your child needs to attend daycare or school
- Answer questions or discuss concerns you have about your child’s health, behavior, and other issues
- Check your child’s vision and hearing
Your pediatrician is the gateway to specialized care and referrals if your child has a chronic medical condition. Appropriate medical management is important to help your child cope with a chronic disease. At some regular checkup appointments, the pediatrician will also screen for cognitive and behavioral issues like ADD, ADHD, autism, and other disorders.]
Want To Know More About How Regular Checkups With the Pediatrician Can Help Your Child?
To discover more about the importance and benefits of regular checkups with a pediatrician, call Dr. Welham at Island Pediatrics of Honolulu in Honolulu, HI. You can reach her in the office by calling (808) 944-1844, so call today.
