Why Regular Well Visits Are Important

Routine well-visits, as recommended by your pediatrician, can help prevent a minor issue from becoming a major problem. Well-child visits allow your pediatrician to not only examine your child’s physical condition but also how they are progressing developmentally. For example, if you have a five-month-old newborn that is not hitting specific milestones that are normal for a baby of their age, your pediatrician can use a well-visit to identify activities and remediation steps to ensure your child is back on track. At Tri-Valley Pediatrics in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA our talented team of fully licensed physicians is available for any of your pediatric needs. 

What Are the Risks With Skipping Visits?

Skipping well visits in Pleasanton, CA can lead to simple diagnoses being missed by your pediatrician. Additionally, well visits ensure that your child receives the needed vaccinations to be able to attend school, participate in sports, and go to daycare. At Tri-Valley Pediatrics each well-visit includes an in-depth opportunity to speak with your pediatrician to ask questions and receive expert answers on any topic you want. 

What Happens At A Child’s Well Visit?

During a well-visit, your child’s pediatrician will do the following:

• Ensure your child is meeting developmental and growth milestones for their age.
• Check your child’s vision and hearing.
• Perform immunizations for typical childhood diseases that are often required to attend school and participate in activities with other children.
• Establish a rapport with your child that will enable him or her to trust your pediatrician with certain issues as they age.
• When necessary, provide counseling for teenagers on topics including depression, drug and alcohol use, and driver safety. 

When it comes to ensuring your child’s health and safety, few things are more important than regular well-visits. At Tri-Valley Pediatrics our friendly and professional team of experts is ready and willing to establish a relationship with you and your child. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at 925-460-8444 for our Pleasanton office and 925-380-6230 for San Ramon.