Regular well-child visits or “check-ups” are strongly recommended to monitor your child’s health and development. These visits provide us an opportunity to observe your child’s progress, to screen for potential problems, to provide immunizations, and to offer advice and counsel. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends well visits at the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 3 years, 4 years, and then annually

Immunizations are an important way to protect your child from specific diseases, particularly in their early years. The providers at Valley Oak Pediatrics fully endorse the immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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This is typically performed at the same time as the annual physical, though your school/sport may require a separate visit. The sports exam sometimes includes a slightly different focus. We can provide a generic form for sports clearance, but some schools require their own form (please bring with you to the visit).

Sometimes your child just isn’t feeling well. We often have same-day appointments to get your ill child in quickly to be checked for a variety of illnesses including ear infections, strep throat, upper respiratory infections (“colds”), urinary tract infection, rashes, and many more.