Pediatrics services offered in Sacramento, CA
Providing comprehensive healthcare for newborns and children up to age 21. From well-child visits to school physicals and vaccinations, the team at Apollo Physicians in Sacramento, California, works with families to provide high-quality care in a compassionate environment. Call the office today to request an appointment or book online for your convenience.
Pediatrics Q&A
What is pediatrics?
Pediatrics provides comprehensive care for newborns all the way to age 21. While the family may visit specialists, the team at Apollo Physicians in Sacramento, California, partners with many specialty centers, but they also offer a wide array of pediatric services directly. They offer:
- Well-child exams
- Sick visits
- Immunizations (vaccines)
- School physicals
- Developmental delay screening
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Mental health care
- Medical weight loss
- Nutrition guidance
- Family travel medicine
- Parent education and guidance
Apollo Physicians makes pediatric care easy to access with:
- After-hours support
- Telemedicine visits
- Same-day and next-day appointments
- Email and phone access with your child’s provider
- Coordination for pediatric chronic disease and other needs
How often does my child need pediatric care?
Newborn babies should be seen within their first week after birth. Frequent visits follow in the next year with appointments occurring at two, four, six, nine, and 12 months.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends additional checkups at 15, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months. After age three, your child should have a yearly checkup until they reach 21.
One of the advantages of getting pediatric care at Apollo Physicians is that they can switch to the internal medicine specialists for care during their adult years.
What pediatric immunizations do children need?
Children receive immunizations (vaccines) at each well-child visit through 18 months. That might seem like a lot of visits, but they receive small doses and it takes a series of shots for bodies to build up their immunity.
Keeping each well-child visit ensures that your child remains up-to-date on all the vaccines they need to prevent contagious diseases like:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Chickenpox
- Whooping cough
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
Most of these conditions are rare in the United States, but if a person doesn't have partial immunity, they can spread rapidly and lead to complications and permanent disabilities or death.
Does pediatric care include chronic disease management?
Many of the chronic diseases common in adults affect children, and there are pediatric-specific ones to consider. Some examples they manage as part of their care:
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Seizures
- Hyperactivity disorders (ADHD and others)
- Developmental delays
Your Apollo Physicians provider also offers behavioral health assessments and treatments to help children in staying on track with their milestones.
Call Apollo Physicians today or click the online booking button to schedule an appointment.