Which preventive examinations are important for my child?
February 14, 2022 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Hildegard Hirschfeld
Dear Doctor,
My name is Jens Born and I am concerned about the health of my child. My son Tim is 3 years old and I want to ensure that he receives the best possible medical care. Therefore, I am wondering which preventive examinations are important for my child.
So far, Tim has regularly attended the pediatric check-ups and vaccinations have been administered according to the vaccination schedule. I am aware that preventive examinations are meant to detect possible health problems early and treat them accordingly. That's why I would like to know which further examinations I should consider for my child.
My main concern is that as a parent, I am not always sure if I am taking all necessary measures for my child's health care. I don't want to overlook anything and I want to provide my son with the best possible support. Therefore, it would be very helpful if you could provide me with specific recommendations on which preventive examinations are important for Tim at his age and in the coming years.
I thank you in advance for your support and hope for concrete recommendations to protect my child's health as best as possible.
Sincerely,
Jens Born
Dear Mr. Born,
Thank you for your message and your trust. It is understandable that you are concerned about the health of your son Tim and want to ensure that he receives the best possible medical care. Preventive check-ups play an important role in early detection and treatment of potential health problems.
Regarding preventive check-ups for your child, I can provide the following recommendations:
- In addition to regular check-ups scheduled at specific intervals up to the age of 6, adolescent check-ups are also important. These include examinations of physical development, as well as psychological and social well-being.
- Eye and hearing tests are also important components of preventive check-ups. These tests should be carried out regularly to detect and treat any problems early.
- I also recommend not neglecting dental care. Regular visits to the dentist from a young age are important to prevent cavities and other dental diseases.
- Furthermore, depending on your child's individual risk profile, additional examinations may be advisable, such as ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs or testing for food allergies.
It is important to also pay attention to your son's health in everyday life, such as promoting a healthy diet, sufficient exercise, and enough sleep. If you have any questions or uncertainties, you can always contact your pediatrician or myself.
I hope these recommendations help you and contribute to protecting your son's health as best as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Hildegard Hirschfeld
