Health Education Glossary Well Child Care Immunizations Growth Most Common Problems Eyes Ears, Nose, & Throat Respiratory Heart Gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) Urinary System Muscle and Bone Skin & Rashes Allergies Blood & Lymph Nodes Nervous System Behavior and Emotional Problems Breastfeeding and Medicine All articles in our Health Education glossary are meant to equip you with knowledge and is not meant to be a substitute for a proper examination. We would love the opportunity to look after the best health of your child. Come see us! Come Visit Our Office!   936.582.5620 RESULTS

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Well Child Our Well Child exams are intrumental in maintaining the health of your child, catching behavior and development concerns before they become problems, and ensuring your child is off to the very best start in life.     Your child's growth and development are examined at the following intervals:

Hospital to first visit Upon discharge from the hospital you will be advised when to make your first pediatric office appointment.     3 days post-hospital At the first visit we will check the infant’s weight and compare it to birth and discharge weights...     1-2 weeks of age At this second visit the infant is usually older than one week and we can now obtain the blood sample needed for the second newborn metabolic screen...     1 month concerns addressed especially regarding common problems with colic, formula intolerance, and more.     2 months At two-month visit a complete exam is done and the infant receives his/her first set of immunizations...     4 months Your infant will be starting to roll over at this age...     6 months Your infant will be starting to sit up at this age...     9 months Important milestones are reviewed and the child is referred for an eye exam under the state InfantSee program...     12 months At one year your infant will receive several more immunizations...     15 months Continued monitoring...

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