As you look at your child, you know in your heart their health is your top priority. Well, at Valley Pediatric Clinic, serving Mission, Edinburg, TX, and the nearby regions, Dr. Syed Husain believes the same. That's why we stress the importance of well-child visits. But what can you expect from them?
Receive a Physical Examination
When your little one arrives for a well-child visit in Mission or Edinburg, TX, our practitioner will conduct a thorough physical examination. During this time, we'll perform the following types of tests:
- Skin check
- Body mass index (BMI) - taking weight and height
- Hearing evaluation
- Eyesight assessment
- Auscultation (listening to heart and lungs)
Depending on your child's age, we may also inquire about if they're hitting milestones, such as sitting or standing.
Discussing Nutrition and Physical Fitness
You are what you eat, which is so true. That's why we take the time to inquire about your little one's eating habits. We'll provide age-appropriate nutritional advice to ensure your child receives all the necessary nutrients.
Part of the visit will include talking about physical fitness and how you can keep your child active to help them maintain a healthy weight and live the best life possible. In addition, we'll make note of time recommendations.
Talking About Safety
At different stages of your child's life, different threats pose major problems. Therefore, at a wellness visit, our pediatrician will provide you with safety recommendations. For instance, for little ones, we'll explain about choking hazards and how to reduce your child's risk.
Vaccinations
Vaccines help to prevent a child from experiencing the major effects of an illness and often deter your child from getting sick at all. For some children, the issue could cause life-long effects or even worse, but the vaccine will help shield your child.
Different vaccinations are recommended for different stages of life. We can help educate you on when the time is right as well as what vaccines are recommended for your child.
Management of Health Issues
If your child has health conditions, such as diabetes, wellness visits are excellent times for us to assess your child and ensure their issue is well-managed. In cases where your kid's condition isn't under control, our practitioner can create another, possibly more effective, treatment plan.
Dr. Husain of Valley Pediatric Clinic, serving Mission, Edinburg, TX, and the general vicinity, advises parents to bring their children in for well-child visits for a comprehensive evaluation and other services to optimize their health and well-being.
Call:
Mission: (956) 424-7100
Edinburg: (956) 383-9300