How often should your child visit the pediatrician?

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) - Take the guessing out of how often you should take your child to a pediatrician with this helpful insight from University of Utah Health's Dr. Alanna Brickley.Well-child visits: How often to see a pediatrician?Well-child visits are essential for monitoring growth, development, and overall health.

Regular visits help establish a strong, trusting relationship between families and their pediatric care team—key to addressing concerns early and supporting the child’s overall well-being.Dr. Brickley and other pediatricians at U of U Health recommend children be seen regarulary between between birth and age 2 and then yearly through age 18In a well-child visit, Dr.



Brickley focuses on disease detection, developmental screening, and anticipatory guidance (when to start seeing a dentist, helmet and car seat safety, child-proofing your home, how to introduce solid foods, monitoring parent’s and children for mental health issues, etc.)These visits also include screenings (vision, hearing, and development), immunizations, nutrition guidance, and mental health check-ins.They’re also a time for parents to ask questions.

Being a parent is hard for many reasons – we especially focus on making sure parents are doing a great job!Pediatric Screenings & Childhood Vaccines: What to expectPediatric screenings: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends developmental screenings at 9, 18, and 30 months, with autism-specific screenings at 18 and 24 months. Detecting developmental delays early allows for timely interventions, enhancing school readiness and long-term success. Childhood vaccines: The childhood vaccine schedule (also called an immunization schedule) is a list of vaccines children should have at specific ages.

Immunizations protect against 14 serious diseases, including measles, polio, and whooping cough, preventing potentially life-threatening illnesses.Vaccines for influenza (flu) and a COVID-19 are also recommended at regular intervals starting at 6 months of age — and continuing throughout childhood and adolescence.The immunization schedule is important for the health and safety of your child.

Our pediatricians are here to help answer questions and ease any concerns parents may have about childhood vaccines.Learn more about Pediatric Care at University of Utah HealthGetting your child the best care starts with regular check-ups. Our care team at a location near you will provide care targeted to meet your child’s needs.

Our providers develop one-on-one relationships with parents and families so you can feel comfortable with your child’s doctor.Visit healthcare.utah.

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