You want your child to stay healthy, and your pediatrician plays an important role. It’s helpful to know what to expect when your child visits the pediatrician. Dr. Vahid Khajoee at A Plus Pediatrics in Rockville, MD, provides a wide range of pediatric medical services, including routine and sick child visits.

What You Need To Know About Your Child’s Visits With the Pediatrician

Routine pediatric visits should happen at least once each year. More frequent visits may be advised if your child has a serious medical condition that needs to be managed. More frequent visits may be recommended if your child has:

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Heart issues

A routine visit has several important steps. During your child’s visit, the pediatrician will:

• Perform a thorough physical examination to assess your child’s overall physical health
• Record your child’s height, weight, and other information to track your child’s growth and development over time
• Check your child’s vision and hearing
• Answer any questions or discuss any concerns you have about your child’s health

If your child has a chronic medical condition, the pediatrician may prescribe medications and other treatments to manage your child’s condition. If your child is ill when it’s time for a routine visit, the pediatrician can treat your child’s illness so your child feels better quickly.

During a routine visit, the pediatrician will also administer necessary vaccinations to protect your child from serious and contagious illnesses and diseases, including flu, meningitis, measles, and others. To view the CDC recommendations for vaccinations from birth through age 18, please click here.

The pediatrician may also screen for behavioral or cognitive issues, including ADD, ADHD, autism, and other disorders. To learn more about child healthcare recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Want To Know More About Child Visits with the Pediatrician?

To find out more about the role of a pediatrician and what to expect during child visits, call Dr. Vahid Khajoee at A Plus Pediatrics in Rockville, MD. You can reach him in the office by calling (301) 284-1234, so call today.