Preventive Care
Treatments Options:
- Newborn care (screening tests, neonatal jaundice management)
- Vaccination and immunization (as per IAP schedule)
- Growth and developmental monitoring
- Nutritional assessment and counseling
- Parental guidance on infant care and feeding
Dr. Sumita Mishra
MBBS (Gold Medalist), DNB Pediatrics, IDPCCM (Pediatric Critical Care), NEET PG Rank Holder
Pediatrician & Pediatric Intensivist in SiliguriFrequently Asked Questions
Q. Why is preventative care important for children?
Preventative care is vital during a child's development to ensure proper growth, early detection of health issues, and to maintain overall physical well-being.
Q. What preventive care measures should you take for your newborn?
Some preventive care measures for newborns would involve routine screenings, vaccines, monitoring growth and development, managing neonatal jaundice, supplying adequate nourishment, and educating parents on safe sleep and feeding techniques.
Q. At what age should your child start receiving vaccinations, and which ones are essential?
Vaccinations essential for health should be taken right after birth. There are various vaccinations the child will need throughout the childhood including the ones for Hepatitis B, DTP, Polio, Hib, and Rotavirus.
Q. How is a child's growth and development monitored?
Regular checkups track milestones in growth and development, ensuring your child is progressing normally and providing early intervention if necessary.
Q. What are the benefits of parental guidance on infant care and feeding?
Parental guidance helps ensure proper feeding techniques, hygiene, and infant care, which are essential for healthy development and well-being.
Address
Manipal Hospitals, Meghnad Saha Sarani, Ward 2, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri, West Bengal 734003Phone
+91 79788 91832
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