A healthy child

Your child needs to see the doctor at regular intervals. These visits are important to their health and development. They are also opportunities to learn about your child. Your doctor can discuss with you if your child:

o You eat well

Or grow normally

or E 'is true that social learning and physical ability

While you're at the doctor, you can ask questions about the care of your child. You can also talk about the problems mustbeing a parent.

During the visit, the doctor:

or what is a physical examination

or control their growth and development

Check or move their ability to

From his shots or protect against a range of diseases

o What is a consultation and eye exam

or check your height, weight and head size

Check or what they eat

Treat all medical problems or

At two months your child's control, which will be given shots to protect against disease. Ask your doctor orNurse to tell you what kind of reactions your child may have the shots. Also, find out what to do about those reactions. It 's a good idea to keep a record of all your child's shots.

Find a doctor you like and feel comfortable. Going to the doctor every time is a good idea if you can. With the doctor makes it easier to keep track of your baby's health and growth.

If your child qualifies for Medicaid can get free screening. You can at your localsocial welfare, health or family services office to see if you qualify for Medicaid services.

If you do not have health insurance for your child, you know the resources of your country by contacting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Insure Kids Now program at 1-877-KIDSNOW. Visit our website at http://www.insurekidsnow. Gov for more information on free or low cost health insurance for children. Many public libraries offer free access toInternet and provide help for new users.