“Is an annual pediatric checkup necessary?”
My child had to go into the doctor's several times this year for various illnesses. Is an annual pediatric checkup necessary if my child has already been to the pediatrician several times that year?
2 Answers
PediatricianPediatrician
Watch growth and emotional state, follow immunizations so he won't get preventable diseases or spread them to others.
Yes, the annual checkup is to look at growth immunizations, behavior, and development that may not be addressed during a sick visit.
