Pediatrics
Pediatrics is the specialty of Medicine dedicated to take care of the health of children, teenagers and preteens. Encompassing the curative, preventive and research aspects.
In the preventive aspect, the pediatrician take actions such as parenting guidance to guarantee a healthy growth and development for children such as breastfeeding and accidents prevention, in addition to carrying out immunizations vaccines.
What does a pediatrician do?
The pediatricians, more than just treating diseases, are responsible for following the development of the child.
In addition to emergency treatments, which involves trauma or high fever, for example, the pediatricians also have the responsibility guide parents and help the children. This involves actions regard to obesity prevention, adherence to vaccination campaigns, among others.
Which frequency should I go to a pediatrician?
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5, 15 and 30 days: 3 appointments;
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From 2 to 6 months: once a month;
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From 7 months: once every 2 months;
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From 2 years: once every 3 months;
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From 6 years old: once every 6 months;
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From 7 to 19 years old: once a year.
Also, children will always get sick at some point in their childhood. This is normal, because their Immune system is still developing, which makes them more susceptible to viruses, flu, colds and infections. Therefore, it's always good to have a trusted pediatrician near you.
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Feverabove 39°C without other symptoms;
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vomitinguncontrollable, with more than one occurrence of vomiting in an hour;
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intoxicationsby food or medication;
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accidentslike burns,falls, chokes andwoundsdeep;
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Difficulty breathing andshortness of breathe;
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seizuresand changes in consciousness;
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traumain the head.
When to go to a pediatrician
