Discover the benefits of visiting our Jefferson City, MO, pediatrician for wellness checks.
All parents can probably agree that the health of their child is a top priority. While you won’t be able to prevent your child from dealing with illnesses or injuries their entire life, there are certain safeguards you can take and our Jefferson City, MO, pediatricians Dr. Hildegard Emslander and Dr. Lora Folz are here to provide your child with the wellness checks they need to stay healthy.
What are pediatric wellness checkups?
These wellness or routine visits with our Jefferson City, MO, pediatrician are imperative for kids of all ages, no matter how healthy they may be. Our goal as your doctor is to prevent illnesses or other health issues whenever possible and one of the best ways to do this is by visiting us regularly. Besides making sure your child is healthy and meeting all their developmental milestones, these visits also include,
- Keeping your child up to date on vaccinations to protect them from potentially life-threatening illnesses and infections
- Making sure that they are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet
- Ensuring that they are healthy enough for certain activities including sports
- Providing advice, answering questions and offering a listening ear for parents who want to know everything from sleep problems to social habits
- Checking their vital signs and reflexes
- Pinpointing any signs or symptoms of a health problem
How often should my child come in for wellness checkups?
Particularly right after your child is born they will need to come in pretty regularly to make sure that they are getting the immunizations and care they need to protect their health for the long run. The CDC provides a comprehensive list of childhood vaccinations on their website that all children should get, and when, to stay on track with safeguarding their health. If in doubt, just give one of our pediatricians a call to find out if it’s time to bring your little one in for a visit.
If it’s time to schedule your child’s next check-up or if you want to find out more about your child’s vaccine schedule, don’t hesitate to call JC Peds at (573) 606-7337 to book an appointment with our Jefferson City, MO, pediatricians Dr. Emslander and Dr. Folz.