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Vision and Hearing Test in Children
Vision and hearing
Consideration should be given before your child begins to attend school, when you have about 3 or 4 years old. Also you may need to be screened from view as it grows. Some experts recommend that hearing tests be made from the 3 or 4 years old.
If at any age your child has any of the warning signs of problems with vision or hearing, which are presented below, talk with your healthcare provider about it.
Symptoms of vision problems
_____ Eyes deviate inward (crossed) or outward.
_____ Strabismus (frowned when he tries to do something).
Headaches _____.
_____ Not play as well in school.
_____ Blurred vision or double. Read the rest of this entry »
Child Health Guide – Exams and Tests for Children
Blood tests newborn
These blood tests should be done before your baby is 7 days old. Are usually done before the baby leaves the hospital. If blood tests were performed earlier than 24 hours from birth, it is recommended to repeat when the baby is 1-2 weeks of age. Among the neonatal screening are the most common PKU, thyroid deficiency and sickle cell anemia.
Blood pressure
The children’s blood pressure should be checked when they are about 3 years old. High blood pressure in children requires medical attention. It can be a symptom of a disease that is not obvious and, if untreated, can cause serious illness.
Ask your doctor about your children about appropriate blood pressure levels for their children.
Lead Poisoning
The intoxicion lead can harm children, delaying physical and mental development, and damaging many parts of the body. Read the rest of this entry »
Child Health Guide to Inmunizaciones
Participate actively with the health care team to keep their children in good health is as important as getting medical care when sick.
Inmunizaciones
Your children need immunizations. Immunizations (shots) protect against many serious diseases. Below is a list of immunizations and the ages at which their children should receive.
Select to access a format or use an official report immunizations to keep informed of their children’s vaccines.
Immunizations should be given when children are the recommended age, even if their children are cold and sick. Ask your health care provider when your child should receive these important vaccines. Also ask if they need additional vaccines.
* Polio (IPV) at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months and 4-6 years.
* Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) at 2 months, 4 months, 15-18 months and 4-6 years. Tetanus, diphtheria (Td): a 11-16 years. Read the rest of this entry »
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