Here’s why well-child visits are important for all kids and teens.

The minute your child is born, you want to do everything possible to keep them healthy and safe. While you may not be able to protect them from every fever or boo-boo, there is a lot you can do to safeguard your little one from certain diseases and infections…and our Pleasanton and San, Ramon CA, pediatricians at TRI-Valley Pediatrics also play a big part through regular wellness visits.

What is a well-child visit?

Sure, you absolutely should bring your child into our practice if they are sick, but this isn’t the only time you should be visiting our Pleasanton and San, Ramon CA, pediatricians. Regular well visits allow our team to monitor your child’s health and development, which is incredibly important. These regular wellness visits typically involve,

• Recording height and weight
• Going through your child’s medical history
• Recording vital signs (e.g. heart rate; blood pressure)
• A comprehensive physical examination
• Vaccinations (not all wellness visits will require vaccinations but many will)
• Bloodwork or additional testing
• Hearing and vision screening

This is also a time for parents to come into our practice with any questions or concerns they may have. We understand that navigating parenthood, especially for first-time parents, can feel daunting. There is no doubt you will have questions along the way. Our pediatricians have certainly experienced it all, so we can provide helpful advice and support with everything from breastfeeding and sleeping to behavioral issues.

Why are well-child visits so important?

There is truly no better way to prevent health problems than through these well-child visits with our Pleasanton and San, Ramon CA, pediatricians. Along with preventing health problems, these regular visits also provide support and peace of mind to parents. We can also detect health problems early on when they are often easier to manage and can be treated through simpler methods.

A well visit with our Pleasanton and San, Ramon CA, pediatricians is one of the easiest ways to keep your child healthy. To schedule your child’s next well-child visit, call TRI-Valley Pediatrics at (925) 460-8444 or (925) 380-6230.