When Should You See a Pediatrician?
A pediatrician is a health professional who specializes in treating children from birth until adolescence. There are many reasons why you would visit your Pasadena, CA, pediatrician and some of these will be explored below, but you can learn more by directly contacting Dr. Allyson Self-Stoico of A to Z Pediatrics.
Checkups
One of the most important reasons why you bring your child in to see their pediatrician is to conduct so-called well-child visits, which are appointments to check in on their growth and development and to monitor any signs of concern. If there are any issues these are usually best treated as early as possible, from chronic conditions to learning disabilities.
Immunizations
These regular checkups are when the doctor can make sure that your child is on track for their immunization schedule.
An immunization schedule is simply a plan of recommendations created by health professionals to determine what types of vaccines should be given and when to provide the best possible effect. The up-to-date schedule is available on the CDC website but keeping track of past and needed vaccines is yet another service your pediatrician can provide.
Sick Visits
Your child's pediatrician is of course who you can turn to whenever they aren't feeling well. The best way to do this is through sick visits, which are also appointments you can schedule with your kid's doctor whenever there is something wrong.
These visits are typically non-urgent but that still require a prompt visit to the doctor. Common circumstances for sick visits include high fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or a painful rash, among other similar situations.
Newborns
The very first time your child should see their pediatrician is just days after giving birth, it's why experts recommend that you should pick a doctor no later than your last months of pregnancy. A newborn can expect to become very well acquainted with their pediatrician, they can typically expect about six checkups before they are even one year old.
Pediatrician in Pasadena, CA
Whatever your reason to see a pediatrician, you can schedule a visit in Pasadena, CA, with Dr. Self-Stoico of A to Z Pediatrics by dialing (626) 389-AtoZ (2869).