Why Should Infants be regularly taken to a Doctor for Check Ups?
The first few years of your newly born baby’s life are a
base for his/her entire life. Ensuring proper care during these years will keep
them free from some threatening diseases and infections throughout their lives.
In order to give your child a healthy tomorrow, it is extremely important for
parents to frequently make their child visit a doctor for regular Check Ups and
immunizations.
Below mentioned are the ages when you should take your child
to a Pediatrician to assure his/her overall development:
1. At Birth
The pediatrician will perform Otoacoustic
Emission (OAE) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) tests to ascertain that
the baby’s hearing is fine along with a Hepatitis B shot. Also, the most
important test at this time is to determine your child’s blood group.
Physical examination to ensure the
development and behavior of the baby as well as eating habits. The baby will
also undergo metabolic screening to check for conditions such as
hypothyroidism, or other inherited disorders.
3. After 1 Month
Apart from behavioral assessment and
physical exam, the pediatrician will check your child’s overall growth and take
measurements. A Tuberculosis test may also be conducted.
4. After 2 Months
During this visit, your child will receive
a number of vaccinations, including second doze of Hepatitis B, one doze of
Rotavirus (RV), acellular pertussis (DTaP), diphtheria and tetanus toxoids,
haemophilus influenza type B conjugate, pneumococcal vaccine and inactivated
poliovirus vaccine (IPV).
5. After 4 Months
At the time of this appointment, standard
measurements and behavioral assessments will be conducted followed by a
physical exam. Your little one will also get the second doze of vaccines such
as DTaP, RV, Hib, IPV and PCV along with haemoglobin screening to indicate
anemia.
6. After 6 Months
Your baby will receive the third doze of
the above mentioned vaccines apart from the usual procedures. If the flu season
is on, an influenza test can be carried out. Also, the doctor may opt for lead
screening test and check your child’s oral health.
7. After 9 Months
Along with following the usual procedure
including oral Check Up, the doctor will ensure that your baby is growing at a
normal rate to determine whether more tests are to be conducted or not. The
pediatrician might also ask you a few questions about your baby’s behavior.
8. After 1 Year
The first birthday of your baby will
account for his/her final doze of Hepatitis B plus a first doze of measles,
mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The usual procedures will be carried out
normally.
9. After 15 Months
Your baby during this appointment will
receive the Hepatitis A vaccine as well as the fourth doze of DTaP either now
or within the next three months. Overall check of your child’s overall growth
will be conducted as usual.
10. After 18 Months
The doctor might opt for an Autism
Screening at this time to check for any signs of autism spectrum disorders
along with hemoglobin, lead screening and oral tests.
11. After 2 Years
Your baby is little grown up now. The
doctor will assess your baby’s height, weight as well check for other usual
measurements. Your child might also have to undergo dyslipidemia screening to
check for lipid disorder.
Take your child for an annual Health CheckUp thereafter to be fully aware of his/her overall health condition. In case of
any emergency, consult a pediatrician immediately. By paying regular visits to
the doctor and getting your child’s health Check Ups frequently done, you’re
giving them a healthier future.
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