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Well-Child Check-Up
Teach your child to take responsibility for their health by scheduling a well-child check up. In your personalized appointment, your doctor will evaluate your child and educate them on important health issues. You and your child will have the opportunity to ask the doctor any questions you may have. Sometimes, a child may feel more comfortable asking a doctor questions, rather than a parent.
Focus on Overall Health, Rather than Illness
Often, a child only sees a doctor when they are sick. A doctor doesn’t have the chance to look at the child’s overall health. The symptoms of a health problem can often be masked by a temporary illness that could be recognized at a well-child check up. A well-child checkup allows the doctor to look at the complete picture and tips to avoid future illness!
Give Your Child a Medical History
In your annual checkup, the doctor can look at the previous years and spot any troubling trends. Some illnesses are so subtle that they can be difficult to spot. Establishing a medical history can solve medical problems later in life. If you move to another city and state, your medical records can transfer, allowing another doctor to better help your child.