Routine Physical Exams For Children

Find out why every child should get an annual physical exam with their pediatrician. 

While we hope you’re enjoying the summer, we also want to send out a friendly reminder to families that the school year will be here before you know it, and you’ll want to make sure that your child starts off a new school year on the right foot with a routine physical exam. Let’s discuss why it’s so important to turn to our Pleasanton and San, Ramon CA, pediatricians once a year for routine physicals,

What goes into a routine physical exam? 

When you bring your child into our San Ramon or Pleasanton, CA, office for a routine physical exam, here’s what that includes,

• Preventive health care that includes immunizations and vision and hearing screenings
• Advice and information on everything from developmental stages and nutrition to exercise and behavioral problem
• Identifying and managing illnesses and injuries, including chronic health problems
• Diagnosing and managing developmental delays
• Coordinating care with other doctors and specialists that are part of your child’s health care team

Why are these exams so important? 

Annual physical exams are necessary for all children and teens, whether your child is healthy or dealing with a preexisting health problem. Your child’s physical exam schedule will differ depending on whether they are an infant, toddler or three years and up. Here’s why these routine physical exams with our San Ramon or Pleasanton, CA, pediatricians are so crucial for all children,

• They can prevent more severe health problems in the long run
• They can detect health problems early on and provide treatment
• They can observe your child’s overall health, from oxygen levels and posture to vision, blood pressure and height
• They allow our pediatric team to evaluate and monitor your child’s growth and development throughout their childhood and teenage years
• Your pediatrician can provide advice, tips and recommendations about your child’s health, lifestyle, diet and habits
• They can also detect behavioral problems, functional issues and mental health disorders
• Our team can provide referrals and specialists when needed

Need to schedule your child’s next routine physical exam at our San Ramon or Pleasanton, CA, office? If so, call TRI-Valley Pediatrics today at (925) 460-8444 or (925) 380-6230.