What is pediatric care?

 

Pediatric care is medical care for newborns to older teens. It covers early childhood (birth to age 5), middle childhood (6-12), and adolescence (13-18). After age 18, they transition to adult primary care.

 

Pediatric care includes routine checkups (well-child care) and urgent care visits for illness and injuries like strep throat, ear infections, flu, scrapes, cuts, and sprains.

 

What can we expect during pediatric care visits?

 

Pediatric care is the best way to help your child grow into a healthy adult. It’s not just about monitoring physical development and hitting developmental milestones, although those things are vitally important.

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Pediatric care checkups also monitor and support emotional, behavioral, and social development. It helps your child avoid disease and enjoy a healthy and happy childhood. These are some of the many aspects of pediatric care at Healthcare Now.

 

Complete physical exam,

 

Immunization review

 

New immunizations are provided as needed (based on the latest CDC guidelines)

 

Height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) check

 

Vision and hearing check

 

Screening for developmental delays or disabilities

 

As a parent, you get to play a big role in your child’s pediatric care. Healthcare Now provides personalized guidance about eating habits, exercise, and other health needs based on your child’s age. Further, the practice makes sure to answer every one of your questions and concerns.

 

When does my child need vaccinations during their pediatric care?

 

Healthcare Now sets up a schedule of pediatric care visits based on your child’s age and personal needs.

 

The ages for these visits (and some of the key vaccinations needed) are:

 

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