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3 years - 13 years

Toddler to Adolescent

Wellness checks for 3 - 13 years include all necessary vaccines, and start to include weight management, sports physicals, and annual health checks.

Developmental milestones will begin to review social skills, language and comprehension, psychological development.

Remember, success of your child - even through adulthood - is most positively affected by detection and management of early developmental issues.

Studies show that children 18 months delayed at 4 years when compared to their peers often remain developmentally delayed indefinitely.

Many of these developmental delays can be caught and corrected before they create long term affects.

As you child becomes involved in sports and outdoor play, exposure to environmental conditions and injury occasionally engender a sick visit.

That’s all part of growing up and we are there with you every step of the way.

View each recommended Comprehensive Health Check for your child’s first 13 years (as guided by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Bright Futures).

 
The Healthy Sidebar
Antibiotics cannot cure a cold - the 'common cold' and 'the flu' are both viruses (also called a viral infections). Anti-biotics only work against bacterial infections. It's not too late to have your child vaccinated again the flu.
Tips for preventing Food Hassles. The specific nutritional choices you and your youngster make are crucial, Good nutrition is essential to good health and the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to think of their nutritional decisions as health decisions.
Obstacles to Physical Activity. There are many benefits of regular physical activity; however, people often have many excuses for not being more physically active. The following information encourages families to consider all the benefits of being physically active and how to overcome some obstacles.
 
 
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