Regular wellness checks and physical exam are a key part of your child’s overall health and development. Not only do they help to make sure your child is healthy and growing well, both physically and emotionally, but they also help to identify any health concerns early on.
What’s Involved in a Child Checkup?
- Diagnosing and treating a wide range of common childhood illnesses and injuries.
- Preventive care, such as immunizations against serious illnesses.
- Information and advice about things like nutrition, hormone changes (especially during puberty and the teenage years), behavioral issues, and anything else.
- Identifying and monitoring physical, behavioral, and emotional health and development.
- Diagnosing and managing chronic conditions.
- Coordinating care with other healthcare professionals when necessary.
