Your children are your life. Dr. Eva Chan and Dr. Jackyln Chan at Fairway Children's Medical Group - your pediatrician in West Covina, CA - can help you keep them healthy and growing strong.
3 Reasons Pediatric Wellness Visits Are Important
It's no secret that parents today juggle incredibly busy schedules. Between work, errands, and managing a household, agendas are often packed to the brim-sometimes even overflowing. Children, too, have increasingly full calendars with school, homework, sports practices, extracurricular activities, and social commitments. With so much going on, it's completely understandable how something like an annual wellness visit to the pediatrician might slip through the cracks or get postponed. After all, if your child appears to be healthy, it may not seem urgent.
However, skipping or delaying these visits can mean missing out on crucial checkups that monitor your child's growth, development, and overall health. These wellness visits are not just for when your child is sick-they're an important part of preventive care. They help ensure that your child is meeting milestones, staying up to date on vaccinations, and receiving guidance tailored to their specific health needs.
Dr. Eva Chan and Dr. Jackyln Chan at Fairway Children's Medical Group in West Covina, CA, encourage parents to prioritize these appointments. Regular visits allow for early detection of any potential issues and provide peace of mind that your child is thriving. It's one of the simplest ways to invest in your child's long-term health and well-being.
1. Assurance That Everything Is As It Should Be
Wellness visits allow your pediatrician to give your child a thorough exam. This includes taking their vital signs, checking their growth and development, keeping an eye out for mental health challenges, screening their hearing and vision, and more. They then compare this to previous visits, as well as what is considered normal for their age and size. This exam can give parents peace of mind that their children are healthy and developing as they should be.
2. Early Intervention
If the pediatrician notices signs of any current or potential issues, they can discuss it with you and provide recommendations for steps that need to be taken. Whether it's a physical issue or a mental health issue, the earlier something can be done, the higher the chances of a successful outcome.
Imagine, for instance, that your family struggles with heart health. Your pediatrician can help keep an eye out for any risk factors that might lead your child down the same path. During wellness visits, the pediatrician can share tips to prevent it. The earlier you address any concerns, the more you can reduce your child's risk of developing the same issues.
3. Vaccinations
Vaccinations enable your child's body to fight illnesses and diseases that can have a very negative impact on your child. Some can even prove fatal. Your child will get any necessary vaccinations during wellness visits to ensure they remain as healthy as possible.
Schedule Your Child's Annual Wellness Visit at Fairway Children's Medical Group
Is it time for your child's annual wellness visit to a pediatrician? Don't wait until a concern arises-regular checkups help ensure your child is growing healthy, strong, and on track developmentally. At Fairway Children's Medical Group in West Covina, CA, Drs. Eva and Jackyln Chan are here to provide compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to your child's needs. From physical exams to vaccinations and early screenings, we're with you every step of the way. Schedule an appointment today by calling (909) 742-7720.