Health Plan of San Joaquin | Focus Your Health | Summer 2020

Focus Your Health 3 Between birth and 18 years old, children and teens should receive a variety of vaccines, including those for: ● Chickenpox ● Diphtheria ● Hepatitis A and B ● Hib ( Ha emophilus influe nzae type b) ● HPV (human papillomavirus) ● Influenza (yearly flu shots) ● Measles ● Meningococcal disease ● Mumps ● Pneumococcal disease ● Polio ● Rotavirus ● Rubella ● Tetanus ● Whooping cough OUR KIDDOS It’s our job to protect them Not sure if your child is up-to-date? Check in with your child’s doctor. Need a family doctor or pediatrician? We can help: hpsj.com/find-a-provider . CLIP AND SAVE 10 questions to ask your child’s doctor at well visits A well-child visit is the best time to talk to your child’s doc- tor about normal growth, development and behavior. Here are 10 questions to ask your child’s doctor. Are my child’s development and growth appropriate for his/her age? What vaccine(s) does my child need during this visit? What does it protect against? Is everything up-to-date, and may I get a record of my child’s shots? What infectious diseases are going around and how can I best keep my kids safe from them? Is my child old enough to graduate from a car seat to a booster seat? Is it time to get rid of a booster seat? Can I turn my child’s car seat forward? When should my child start using regular toothpaste? Should my child be going to the dentist? Is bed-wetting normal for older potty-trained kids? When should I bring my child back? And finally, ask about any specific concerns you have, like, “Why is my child always tired?” or, “How can I manage my child’s allergies?” It’s also vital to ask questions about any sort of treatment that is being prescribed. Do not hesitate to ask your child’s doctor to clarify instructions. Source: riseandshine.childrensnational.org/10-questions-to-ask-a-pediatrician-at-well-visits