Immunizations or vaccinations are preventive against illnesses and diseases that once could claim the lives of infants and children. Without vaccines, your child could be exposed to potentially fatal conditions, such as polio, whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria. Vaccines have a two-way benefit in that they protect your child as well as the community. So
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What Is Included in Children’s Physicals?
A children’s physical is a series of tests usually performed by a pediatrician during a well-child visit. A well-child visit is a great opportunity for a doctor to check your child’s growth and development, and to catch any health conditions early before they become severe and cause serious complications that can affect your child in
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Vaccines are important in children because they help protect them from serious illnesses and diseases. Vaccines work by preparing the body to fight off infections. They do this by causing the body to produce antibodies, which are proteins that recognize and destroy viruses, bacteria, or other organisms that can cause disease. Some vaccines are for
Read MoreA Pediatrician’s Health Checklist For Sick Children
Children generally get sick more often than adults, with the average child falling ill about six times per year. If there is one benefit of getting sick, it’s that it helps children build up their immune systems. If your child is exhibiting symptoms of being sick, call your pediatrician to schedule a sick child visit
Read MoreImportance of Sick Child Visits
Sick child visits to the pediatric clinic help parents navigate many childhood injuries or acute illness concerns. From determining if a higher level of care is needed to administering diagnostics to prescribing medications, the pediatrician ensures that the kids get the care they need to feel and act like themselves again. Let’s talk about why
Read MoreChild Vaccination 101 for COVID-19
COVID-19 illness still threatens the health of adults and children. So, all family members need the protective benefits of vaccinations and boosters. Let’s talk about why this readily available preventive care is important, when your child should receive it, and where you can go in to get vaccinated for this deadly condition. Your pediatrician in
Read MoreReasons to Visit Your Local Pediatrician in The Woodlands
Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children up to age 18. In medical school, they complete comprehensive studies of all medical fields including anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, and emergency medicine, and they undergo clinical rotations in a hospital where they learn about different areas of medicine. After medical school, a
Read MorePreparing for a Pediatric Same-Day Appointment
If your child is having symptoms of an illness, no sweeter words may be spoken than “the doctor offers same-day appointments.” Same-day appointments get children to see their pediatricians fast when they need them the most. Patients who are able to get same-day appointments with a pediatrician may experience different emotions. First, there is a
Read MoreChoosing The Best Pediatrician for Your Kid
When it comes to choosing the best pediatrician for your child, there are a few things you need to consider, as this is a healthcare relationship that you and your child will have for many years of their childhood. Let’s talk about what to look for in a pediatrician and where you can find the
Read MoreExpert View on Child Vaccinations
Vaccines are lab-prepared medicines which help your body to build natural internal immunity against infectious diseases. Your pediatrician will know the recommended schedule for your child to receive their immunizations according to their age and previous immunizations received, if any. Let’s talk more about the importance of your child receiving potentially lifesaving vaccinations, and where
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