Because children’s immune systems are not as developed as an adult’s, they tend to become sick much more often. For some children, it seems as if as soon as one cold or ear infection clears up, another one rears its ugly head within only a couple days, leaving the parent to wonder if the child will ever be healthy again. Because of this, many children seem as if they always are at the doctor’s office. This is one reason why it’s important that children become established with a pediatric urgent care in El Cajon.
By establishing with a primary care pediatrician, when the child becomes ill, all it takes is a phone call to either speak to the nurse or make an appointment to see the doctor. Of course, it’s possible to be seen as a new patient, but as an established patient in a practice, the process tends to be much easier. The child’s health history is readily accessible, and the child is usually much more relaxed visiting a familiar office with recognizable faces instead of a new, unfamiliar setting with strangers around. It’s usually suggested to choose a Pediatric Urgent Care El Cajon, as soon as possible with children. A pediatrician treats children from infancy (birth) through adolescence, usually until either 18 or 21 years of age. By becoming established at an early age, the child and doctor have the advantage to become well acquainted and comfortable with each other.
It’s important for children to not only visit the doctor when they’re ill but also for checkups and immunizations. Immunizations are required for school attendance, and physicals are usually necessary for both school, camp or daycare attendance. By seeing their regular pediatrician for well child checkups, it’s generally accepted that the child has the advantage of ongoing medical care, up to date immunizations and assurance that proper developmental milestones are being reached, all of which are very important to most parents.
Of course, going to the doctor usually isn’t fun for anyone, but when you meet the right doctor at the office, you can be sure they are receiving the best possible medical care by a loving and caring physician and staff. You can be assured that they will all work to provide both you and your children with the first-rate medical care they deserve. For more information, contact Children’s Physicians Medical Group (CPMG).
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