Should I Take My Child To The Pediatrician During The Pandemic?

29 Jul Should I Take My Child To The Pediatrician During The Pandemic?

With so much uncertainty still surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard to know for sure what the best medical choices are for us and loved ones. One question that has been buzzing around the minds of parents is whether or not they should take their children to the pediatrician during the pandemic. At Pediatric Associates of Plainview, our team wants to make it clear that the answer is yes. We continue to work diligently to ensure our facility is safe to visit, and we’d like to share why it’s important to never miss an appointment.

Why Visit Our Office? 

While it’s understandable to be wearing or taking your child to a medical office during the pandemic, staying away can do more harm than good. As your child continues to develop, it is the job of our pediatricians to make sure health-related milestones are being recorded to ensure there are no issues present. Some important reasons to keep your scheduled appointment include the following:

• Newborn baby visits.
• Staying up to date on immunizations.
• Monitoring vital signs such as growth and blood pressure.
• Menstrual care and depression screenings.
• Hearing and vision screenings.

How We’ll Keep You Safe

Through social distancing and stay at home orders, we’ve shown that the current contagion can be managed. While there is still a long way to go to eradicate it, there are everyday steps our facility has taken to keep both our patients and staff safe. Examples of these protective procedures include the following:

• Implementation of telehealth sessions for patients who need care but don’t need to physically travel to receive this care.
• Increased disinfecting protocols to ensure all waiting rooms and equipment is properly sanitized.
• Requiring masks to be worn in our facilities.

What To Do If Your Child Is Sick  

During these strenuous times, having your child display symptoms of sickness can be distressing. The important thing to remember is not to panic. If your child becomes sick, the first thing you should do is contact our team right away. We’ll listen to the symptoms and determine what the next steps should be in this situation. Whether it be an in-person session or an appointment via telehealth, we’ll be there for you.

Contact Us

At Pediatric Associates of Plainview, our staff will always be there to provide you and your loved ones top-quality pediatric care. We want you to feel comfortable bringing your child to our pediatrician, even during a pandemic. For more information on how we’re keeping people safe while having our practice remain open, contact us today.