What To Expect at a Pediatric Care Appointment

Your Sacramento, CA, pediatrician at Timberlake Pediatrics is the place you already visit to treat injuries, diseases, and acute and chronic health conditions, among many other services, to help care for your child. Among these services are the always-recommended regular checkups for children, even if they are healthy now checkups can help keep them healthy and also help to prevent future complications.

During Your Visit

During your child's pediatric care appointment, you can expect just about all the typical aspects of a physical exam, it may not be conducted in the exact order or include every aspect but this is what's often the case.

Their vitals will be recorded, height and weight, followed by a thorough physical examination, and there is usually also a vision and hearing screening, they can be referred to a specialist if it's necessary.

During the visit, making sure that your child is on course with their immunization schedule will also be a priority.

Pediatric Care in Sacramento, CA

The goal of these appointments is to identify any potential issues early, which can often make them much easier to treat, and even chronic conditions are also better managed if they are spotted in time so that their effects will not negatively impact your child's ability to succeed.

Beyond practical care, your child's pediatrician can also offer advice on lifestyle changes and on healthy behavior. Besides getting advice, It's also an excellent time for you to ask questions and bring in any concerns you may have about your children's health, and for older children, it gives them a space to do the same.

Youth is a time of constant change and rapid growth so yearly checkups are especially important, so much so that many schools require physicals prior to the beginning of the school year.

Schedule your pediatric care appointment in Sacramento, CA, with the professionals you trust of Timberlake Pediatrics by dialing (916) 688-5040.