An Apple a Day: Your Child’s Doctor Visits
As a parent, you want the best for your child. This includes a healthy adulthood. Make sure your child gets that opportunity by seeking out any potential issues they may have now. Afterall, the earlier something is diagnosed, the easier it is to remedy.
Eye exam chart
-Children should receive an eye exam from a pediatrician or family doctor before their first birthday.
-Your child should get checked again at age 3, then age 5.
-Prepare your child for the appointment. Explain that they will be asked to identify objects or letters by the doctor. They also may get drops in their eyes, but it won’t hurt.
-The doctor will check for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and more.
Don’t dread the dentist
-Children should receive a routine risk assessment dental exam around the age of six months by their pediatrician.
-If your child is not high risk, then the next exam should be around the age of 3.
-Read books to your child about visiting the dentist that are designed to acquaint him or her with the procedure.
-Schedule a meet and greet with the dentist and the staff before the actual check up. The more comfortable your child feels, the easier the appointment will be for everyone.
-Children should receive a routine risk assessment dental exam around the age of six months by their pediatrician.
-If your child is not high risk, then the next exam should be around the age of 3.
-Read books to your child about visiting the dentist that are designed to acquaint him or her with the procedure.
-Schedule a meet and greet with the dentist and the staff before the actual check up. The more comfortable your child feels, the easier the appointment will be for everyone.
Time for a shot
-A new vaccine recommendation for children ages 11 and older is for Adacel or Boostrix. These vaccines contain diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whopping cough) components.
-A new vaccine recommendation for children ages 11 and older is for Adacel or Boostrix. These vaccines contain diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whopping cough) components.
-Also recommended for pre adolescents is the meningitis vaccine.
-If redness or swelling occur after your child receives a shot, apply a cool compress to the area for 20 minutes.
-If redness or swelling occur after your child receives a shot, apply a cool compress to the area for 20 minutes.
Ear infections are common in children
-To prevent ear infections, limit the use of a pacifier after 6 months. Try to eliminate usage altogether after 10 months. Do not put anything in your child’s ear; gently clean the outer ear with a warm washcloth.
-Ear infections are more common in boys than girls. They also occur more often in children in daycare, and those who are bottlefed or use a pacifier. If your child experiences a mild ear infection, have them swallow more regularly. This action will help open the ear and alleviate discomfort.
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