Dr. Anissa August and Dr. Lisa Minsloff along with their nurse practitioners Melissa Franklin and K. Parker Keener at August Pediatrics provide well visits in Decatur, TX to keep your children healthy.

Why Are Well Visits Important?

When your children are young, they’ll visit the doctor often for well visits in Decatur, TX. As they get older, the number of visits will decrease but the importance does not. It’s essential that you make each of these appointments as they play such a vital role in keeping your children healthy through the following steps:

Track Development

At each appointment, your child will be measured and weighed and have their vital signs checked. The pediatrician will keep a record of the measurements and vitals in order to track their health and ensure that they are developing as they should be mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Assess Potential Issues

Pediatricians are not just skilled at seeing what’s happening now. They also know how to watch for signs of potential trouble in the future.

For example, your child might not have high blood pressure at the time but might show signs that it’s likely to happen in the future. By noticing these potential issues, they can continue to screen for them and provide guidance on what you can do at home to help prevent them.

Prevent Illness

Children receive vaccinations according to recommendations by age. These vaccinations help prevent serious illnesses, including but not limited to:

• Hepatitis B
• Pneumococcal conjugate
• Rotavirus
• Measles, mumps, and rubella
• HPV
• Influenza
• Diptheria, tetanus & acellular pertussis

In addition to these recommended vaccinations, your pediatrician can help screen for signs of other illnesses and diseases that run in the family. They’ll then choose the best preventative measures to help your kids live a long, healthy life.

Discussion

At each visit, Dr. August or Dr. Minsloff and their nurse practitioners Melissa Franklin and K. Parker Keener will also check in with you and your child about any concerns you might have. They’ll provide guidance and information about anything you bring up. If necessary, they’ll order tests, medication, and other treatments to address those concerns. Always feel free to make a list of questions or topics you wish to discuss.

If you’re ready to schedule well visits in Decatur, TX, call August Pediatrics at (940) 627-8044 to schedule a visit with Dr. August and Dr. Minsloff and nurse practitioners Melissa Franklin and K. Parker Keener.