A Pediatrician specializes in the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth to 18 years. They handle growth monitoring, vaccinations, childhood illnesses, and developmental concerns.
A Pediatrician specializing in Pediatrics diagnoses and manages a wide range of conditions. Here are some of the most common reasons patients consult a pediatrician:
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Newborns should be seen at 1 week, 1 month, and then monthly until 6 months. After that, visits are recommended at 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, and annually thereafter. Additional visits are needed for vaccinations and whenever your child is unwell.
Seek urgent care if your child has a fever above 104°F (40°C), difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting or diarrhea with signs of dehydration (dry mouth, no tears, reduced urination), seizures, unusual drowsiness, a rash that does not blanch with pressure, or an injury with suspected fracture.
Yes. Many childhood conditions like fever management, skin rashes, feeding concerns, cough and cold symptoms, and growth queries can be addressed via online consultation. The pediatrician may recommend an in-person visit for physical examination or if the condition requires hands-on assessment.
India's National Immunization Schedule includes BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B, DPT, Hib, Rotavirus, PCV, IPV, Measles-Rubella, and JE vaccines. The IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) also recommends additional vaccines like Varicella, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and HPV. Your pediatrician will provide a personalized schedule.
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