Kern Family Health Care | Family Health | Spring 2020

FAMILY HEALTH 4 KFHC office address: 2900 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308 TO FIND OUT which shots your child needs, visit cdc.gov/vaccines . Step up to a well-child visit Well-child visits are for babies, older kids and teens. They allow the doctor to see how your child is growing and if they are meeting key milestones. What to expect At each visit, the doctor will examine your child. Vision and hearing can be checked too— mostly for school-aged children. Kids may get shots too. These are safe—and can help prevent serious diseases. These visits are a great chance to ask questions about: y  y Healthy eating. y  y Exercising. y  y Sleep issues. y  y Mental health. y  y Parenting problems. Doctors can help you talk to older kids about sensitive subjects, like tobacco, alcohol, drugs and sex. Make an appointment Kids need well-child visits: y  y At 3 to 5 days old. y  y At 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 30 months old. y  y Every year from 3 to 21 years old. It’s never too late to start. Call your child’s doctor today! Source: American Academy of Pediatrics OUR KIDDOS It’s our job to protect them Between birth and 18 years old, children and teens should receive a variety of vaccines, including those for: y  y Chickenpox. y  y Diphtheria. y  y Hepatitis A and B. y  y Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b). y  y HPV (human papillomavirus). y  y Influenza (yearly flu shots). y  y Measles. y  y Meningococcal disease. y  y Mumps. y  y Pneumococcal disease. y  y Polio. y  y Rotavirus. y  y Rubella. y  y Tetanus. y  y Whooping cough. Not sure if your child is up- to-date? Check in with your child’s doctor. Or, give us a call at 800-391-2000 . Healthy teeth, happy smiles Healthy gums and teeth are part of your child’s health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth appears. Once your child’s first tooth comes in, your child’s doctor may suggest that your child receive fluoride varnish treatments. Fluoride varnish is safe. Many dentists and doctors use it to prevent tooth decay in children. KFHC covers fluoride varnish treatments up to three times in a 12-month time frame for children younger than 6 years of age. Talk to your child’s doctor or dentist about fluoride varnish during your next visit. Source: American Academy of Pediatrics