Keep Your Child Healthy: Why Checkups and Vaccines Matter
As a parent, you want to keep your child safe. One way to do that is by making sure they get their well-child checkups and stay up to date on shots.
What Are Well-Child Visits?
Well-child visits are doctor’s visits where your child’s doctor checks their growth, development, and health. These visits are important for helping your child stay on track.
These visits are a great time to ask your child’s doctor any questions you may have. Some things that you can ask about are your child’s sleep, behavior, diet, or milestones.
During these visits, your child may also get shots that keep them safe against diseases. Your child’s doctor will tell you which shots your child needs at each age. They can also answer any questions you have.
Why Vaccines Are Important
Vaccines help keep your child safe from things like measles, chickenpox, polio, and whooping cough. Getting their vaccines on time keeps your child healthy. It can also help protect other people too.
Many schools and daycares require vaccines before your child starts. Staying on schedule will help you not stress when it is time to enroll your child.
Don’t Wait, Schedule a Visit
If your child has missed a checkup or vaccine, don’t worry. Just call your doctor’s office to make an appointment and get back on track.
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