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Well child visit
Well child visits are periodic scheduled visits at the doctor that includes appropriate for age screenings, anticipatory guidance, and a physical exam.
Dr. Kelly Kane reviewed this
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: well child visit?
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A 23-year old female asked:
My daughter is late for her 18 month shots/well child visit. I believe 2 and a half or 3 months late. I just scheduled a visit to catch her up will she be alright receiving the shots late ? It wont hurt her right ?
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A 40-year old asked:
What's the recommended schedule for newborn well child visits?
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A 44-year old female asked:
If my child is on antibiotics, can he receive vaccination at his "well-child" visit or should we plan to go back after his cipro (ciprofloxacin) is done? How long off
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A 37-year old female asked about a male:
Should someone be concerned if their doctor states in their child's file after an echocardiogram that "a left superior vena cava is not present"? Is this a good or bad thing? I have joint custody and wasn't present or informed of this visit?
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A member asked:
Can my child visit aged care facilities?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Child got 2 dtap shots in one visit. Is that harmful?
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A 49-year old asked:
When should I take my child to the dentist for first visit ?
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What is the average age for a child's first dentist visit in the u.S.?
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A 45-year old asked:
How would one prepare relatives for a holiday visit with a child with autism?
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A 38-year old asked:
How many shots should you let your doctor give your child in one visit?
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Pediatric :: what the definition of primary care visit of child , what that occur during it ?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Can a trans u/s done on 6/11 dating me 6wks 3day tell me who my childs dad is if i had an apr 28-29 encounter but only been with 1 person all of may?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Hello - what are normal iron levels in a child. My daughter is 7 and recent Dr. Visit has shown very high iron level. We are meeting a hematologist.
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A female asked:
How easy is it for a 41 year old woman to get pregnant on her first sexual encounter? Her last child is 14 years old. She is overweight & doesn't exercise.
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Is RSV contagious from children to adults to children? We will visit grand child 7 months diagnosed with rsv. After a few days we will then visit other grandchildren ages 5, 3, 1 in another household. Will we be contagious? Can we infect the othe
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A 32-year old asked:
How can I make people who visit my child in the hospital wash their hands?
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A 16-year old female asked:
My child tested positive for COVID - can I schedule a telegraphy visit or should I take her to urgent care? She does not have a pcp and uninsured?
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A 32-year old female asked:
How can I treat a ringworm I got from my child? Over the counter or should I also visit a doctor?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I have married for 7 years but no child, our last hospital visit the lab test proves that my wife has lump in her right ovul, we want advise?
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A female asked:
My nan is nearly 89 and had chicken pox when she was a child. My 4 yo has chicken pox now. Is it safe for him to visit her? Thank you
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A 64-year old male asked:
35-mo old child. A year ago could only clearly say 5 words, expression and comprehension half a child of his age, he now is at 15 words or so. Is this real improvement? The mother canceled visit to neurologist. Why a neurologist?
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A member asked:
If i suspect my child may have rickets, can I treat it without a doctor visit? I suspect my daughter might have ricketsshe is dark-skinned, and we live in a cloudy, northern city and are vegetarians. Can i just start supplementing with calcium and vitami
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A 25-year old asked:
Is having cerebral palsy in child something to worry about? My wife is upset since my daughter's doctor visit.
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A member asked about a male:
Child (7), no history of health issues except seemingly sudden amblyopia, says he feels "fuzzy, like dreaming, dizzy" - does this warrant an ER visit ?
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A member asked:
Should we see make a special visit to the dentist about our six year old's teeth grinding? Bruxism runs in our family, but i've also heard that if a child is this young, then teeth grinding might not be a huge concern.
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A member asked:
How often should children have dental x-rays taken? I'm a little concerned with exposing my three year old to dental x-rays too often, but my dentist recommended x-rays at every visit, since a child's mouth changes and grows so fast.
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A 30-year old female asked:
I've been having on and off pain for 8mts plus in my upper left corner, it radiates partly in the upper middle as well. Should I make a ER visit?
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A member asked:
What should a wellness check up consist of?This would be my first visit to a dr to establish primary dr. Is there labs before I go? Wellness check up
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A 36-year old asked:
A very good friend of mine suffers bad acrophobia. Should I go out to visit instead?
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