- 6 Week Baby Check
- Childhood Immunisation Under The National Immunisations Program
- Catch Up Immunisation
- Childhood Illnesses
- Bed Wetting
- Gardasil Vaccine (Against Human Papilloma Virus) For Both Boys And Girls
- Flu Vaccine
- Meningococcal B Vaccine (Bexsero)
- Children With Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Children Health
Infants:
As infants start to move and communicate, their medical needs may change. Common concerns raised by parents of infants or toddlers include: hearing and speech development, movement and motor development, behavioural issues, sleep and night terrors and diet.
Common medical conditions seen in infants include: rashes, croup, asthma, ear infections, constipation, bacterial skin infections, eczema, tonsillitis and viral respiratory tract infections.
The vaccination schedule for infants includes immunisations given at 18 months and at 4 years.
At their 4 year vaccination appointment the opportunity is taken to discuss the child’s overall health. This is the last formal appointment on the schedule before starting school. Height, weight, hearing, development, behaviour, diet and activity levels are discussed during this visit. Generally a 30 minute appointment is made so that each of these areas can be addressed.
Children:
As children progress through school new issues or concerns may arise. These may include: learning difficulties, social difficulties, anxiety and school refusal, behavioural problems, difficulty controlling weight, vision and eye health, allergies, bed-wetting and development. Parents, teachers and doctors work as a team in the care of school-aged children: both in recognising and then in managing health issues.
Common medical conditions seen in school children include: anxiety, asthma, obesity, allergies, infections, musculoskeletal conditions, abdominal pain and constipation.
The vaccination schedule for school children includes immunisations given at Year 7.
Adolescents:
Adolescence refers to the period between the onset of puberty and maturity. In medical terms, this refers broadly to the time spent at secondary school
This is a special but at times turbulent time in a person’s development. Many new themes and issues need to be addressed. These may be raised by parents, teachers, doctors and importantly by the adolescent themselves.
Concerns particular to adolescence include: anxiety, stress and mental health issues, identity, independence, social skills and friendships, education about drugs and alcohol, education about personal safety, behavioural problems and risk taking, puberty and physical development, learning difficulties, obesity, body image issues, diet, exercise, sleep, and interest in relationships and dating. Education about sex also becomes important at this time.
Themes addressed in adolescence can be complex. It is important to talk to parent and adolescent together, but then also set aside time to talk to the adolescent one-on-one. It is recommended that 30 minute appointments are made if complex or sensitive issues are being addressed during consults with our adolescent patients.
Common medical conditions seen in adolescence include: anxiety, stress, depression, asthma, musculoskeletal problems, acne, menstrual problems, obesity, anorexia, headache, gastrointestinal problems and infections.
The final immunisations on the schedule are given to adolescents at year 10.
Each of our doctors can assist with managing your child’s health, please call us on 02 4981 8002 for an appointment or book online.
