There are many benefits to visiting a pediatrician. Your pediatrician is a specialist, trained in diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses and diseases. The pediatricians at Pediatrics of Central Florida provide comprehensive medical services for children. They have several convenient office locations in Kissimmee, Orlando, and St. Cloud, FL, to help you and your child.

What You Need to Know About Pediatric Medicine

A pediatrician obtains years of schooling and certifications beyond medical school. A pediatrician has expert knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of these common childhood conditions and much more:

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Eczema
• Growth issues
• Developmental issues
• Behavioral issues

You can count on your pediatrician when your child needs routine services like these:

• School physicals to make sure your child is healthy before attending school
• Sports physicals to make sure your child has no medical issues before playing a sport
• Treatment of acute illnesses such as a cold, fever, flu, and more
• Treatment of acute infections such as ear infections or strep throat
• Treatment and management of chronic conditions like asthma
• Emergency and after-hours care to provide services right when you need them

During a routine pediatric visit, your pediatrician will:

• Perform a comprehensive physical examination of your child
• Record your child’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and other vital information
• Check your child’s vision and hearing

One of the most important benefits of visiting a pediatrician is immunizations. Immunizations are required to attend daycare and school. Your pediatrician can help your child remain current with immunizations, to prevent the spread of serious and contagious illnesses and diseases. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends these vaccinations from birth to age 18:

• Hepatitis B
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenza type B
• Polio
• Pneumococcal conjugate
• Rotavirus
• Measles, mumps, rubella
• Chickenpox
• Hepatitis A
• Human papillomavirus
• Meningococcal conjugate
• Flu

Want To Know More?

To find out more about the benefits of visiting a pediatrician, call the pediatricians at Pediatrics of Central Florida. You can reach them in:

• Orlando, FL, by calling (407) 857-2816
• St. Cloud, FL, by calling (407) 891-0479
• Kissimmee, FL, by calling (407) 846-3455, or (407) 933-5985

Call today.