Timely attention to your child’s health, especially in the midst of COVID-19, is essential for his or her appropriate development and long-term wellness. While children do not appear to be as vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, maintaining good health can minimize their risk for infection.
Pediatrician Dr. Ejeehi Umobuarie with AllianceHealth Clinton Pediatrics encourages parents to make their children’s health a priority with annual well-visits and ongoing medical care when needed.
Annual well-visits track whether your child is growing and developing appropriately at every stage, whether a newborn, infant, child or adolescent. A comprehensive assessment through screenings, a complete physical exam, vaccines and laboratory testing can help determine if your child is meeting milestones in language, development and physical growth, and it is an opportunity to talk with the pediatrician about anything from medicines and illnesses to injuries and behavior issues.
“Annual well check visits are essential for children from infancy to adolescence because it is at these visits that we get the opportunity to provide wholistic care,” stated Dr. Umobuarie. “ This includes tracking growth and development, milestones, social behaviors, learning, and discussing any concerns about your child’s health with a focus on prevention.”
Regular doctor visits over time can keep your child current on immunizations and help with early identification of a range of diseases from the commonly occurring to the esoteric. Pediatricians can treat routine infections or injuries and help with adolescent health concerns such as menstrual care and depression screening.
Practices have adopted numerous precautions to keep you and your children safe in the time of COVID-19. These include
–Scheduling well-visits in the morning and ill visits in the afternoon
-Reduced number of patients to encourage separation and social distancing
-Masking of all providers
-Enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces
-Good distribution and frequent use of hand sanitizers and washing stations.
While Dr. Umobuarie is open and seeing patients in the office by appointment, virtual visits are also offered. Virtual visits are appropriate for stomachache, headaches, rash, mental health conditions like ADHD, Anxiety among others. The clinical team can also answer some questions over the phone if a parent needs medical advice for their child.
Pediatricians understand that parents have serious concerns and they remain available to help you, particularly in this time. Call AlliancHealth Clinton Pediatrics when you need help, and call to schedule an appointment to help keep your child’s health on track. The practice is committed to the health and well-being of its patients and their families and following all recommended steps to keep you and your children safe.