Well-Visits for Both Adults and Children
Preventive care is an important part of medicine, and it all begins with well-visits. Well-visits are the best way for your doctor to monitor your overall health and wellness. Well-visits are important whether they are for a child or an adult.
Well-Visits for Children
Well-visits start early, within a few days of birth. The first visit may occur right after you leave the hospital. The first well-visit is followed by well-visits at 2 weeks, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months. After the first series of well-visits, your child should have well-visits at least once each year.
During your child’s well visit, your doctor will:
- Measure and record your child’s height, weight, and other essential information
- Perform a comprehensive physical examination
- Order any lab testing or imaging studies
- Perform a behavioral screening if necessary to diagnose ADHD, delayed learning, and other issues.
- Administer immunizations to protect your child
Well-Visits for Adults
Well-visits for adults should happen at least once each year. Many insurances cover one wellness visit a year at 100%. During your well-visit, your doctor will:
- Measure and record vital information including blood pressure, weight, and other factors
- Perform a comprehensive physical examination
- Order and review lab tests for cholesterol, blood sugar levels, and other important information
The well-visit is also an excellent opportunity for your doctor to discuss dietary and lifestyle modifications to help manage chronic conditions including:
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Heart disease
- Asthma
- Weight management
Well-visits can help keep you and your family healthy through all the stages of your lives. You deserve to live your best life, no matter what your age.
What You Need to Do
To learn more about the importance of well-visits for adults and children, call Dr. Karen Vaughn, at Vaughn Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, in Bellmead, TX. You can reach her in the office by calling (254) 335-5844, so call today.