4 Important Health Check-ups For Choldren The Parents Should Know

The health of children has always been the most concern of any parent. Actively protect your child through regular health monitoring with pediatricians, which can help you: 

• Understand the situation of the child, evaluate the brain development and the growth of weight, height and hearing. 
• Early detection of dangerous pathology, timely screening, and effective prevention and treatment methods to avoid serious complications. 
• It is planned to establish a healthy and comprehensive way to nourish, care and raise children. 
• Get advice on vaccination plans and prevention of common diseases.  

According to Dr. Pham Cong Luan – director of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, there are four health milestones that parents should pay attention to: 

► Infant period: under 1 year old

Children should be examined once a month to obtain advice on early childhood immune protection, and regularly assess their physical development (weight, length, head), mental health, motor skills, etc. If there are defects, they can also be detected.

► Childhood: 1-4 years old

During this period, children should have a comprehensive examination every 6 months. Continue to conduct a comprehensive assessment of children’s physical and mental development, exercise, behavior and immunity. At the same time, children will be examined to evaluate the function of organs: liver, kidney, anemia, blood type, hepatitis B antibody quantification to see if there is enough protection… through blood test, urine, ultrasound,… 

► Primary stage: From 5-10 years old  

Children need to be examined annually to be further evaluated for common health problems children encounter in this age group, such as refractive errors of the eyes, dental health. mouth, especially ear, nose and throat problems: overproduction of tonsils, VA… Children will be tested for blood, urine, ultrasound… to assess organ function, and at the same time check for deficiencies. micronutrients, vitamin D, lead poisoning… In addition, children also need to be vaccinated again with some vaccines during this period such as measles, mumps, Rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, etc. flu…  

► Adolescent period: 11 years of age and older  

Annual health check-ups, and general tests to assess the overall health of organs, help doctors detect problems with sugar and fat metabolism… for timely intervention. Help children develop healthy, comprehensive physically and mentally. 

The Pediatric General Health Checkup package at the American International Clinic (AIH Clinic) is designed to suit each child’s age. Through this package, children will be closely monitored and cared for, helping parents understand their child’s development. Above all, children are screened, early detection of abnormal diseases, timely interventions and treatment, ensure the long-term health of children into adulthood

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