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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

12 month well visit

This is a big one and very important exam not to miss.  We start by addressing ongoing problems, as usual.  We also examine growth and development.  Major milestones at this time include making sure that the child is cruising and saying at least 1-2 words.

As always we conduct a thourough physical exam and address vaccine issues.  At 12 months the children are due for several new vaccines including Measles and Chicken Pox.

At the 12 month visit we also recommend a check for anemia and screening for lead intoxication.

Finally we discuss safety regarding toddlers, introducing whole milk, removal of dietary restrictions and when to change to a forward facing car seat.

I hope that this helps you to see why we do what we do.

Kevin M. Windisch MD, FAAP
Sparks Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
975 Roberta Lane Suite 101B
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-7111