Beat the Summer Rush and Schedule Your Child's Physical this Spring!

Child Physicals in Buffalo, NY

Scheduling your child’s physical is the best way to take a proactive approach to their health. During a physical, our pediatricians can monitor your child’s growth and development over the years. By staying up to date with your child’s physicals, you’ll be able to keep up with their vaccinations during their younger years and can oversee any problematic health issues as they get older. Our practice provides physicals for an assortment of reasons, whether it’s the start of a new school year, or your child is prepping for an upcoming sports season. Call Delaware Pediatrics as soon as possible to schedule your child’s physical and beat the Summer Rush!

Physicals Offered at Delaware Pediatrics

Physicals

AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL WILL BE THE SAME FOR SCHOOL, CAMP, AND SPORTS.

During a physical, your child’s pediatrician will have an opportunity to examine year-over-year changes and progress. The pediatrician will check your child’s vitals, joints, flexibility, and vision. The younger years are more heavily focused on developmental progress and vaccinations, while adolescent years tend to be more focused on psychological and physical changes. This exam for teens gives them a chance to ask any questions relating to adolescent issues such as drinking, smoking, drugs, sexual activity, and depression.

How Often Does My Child Need a Physical Exam?

  • For Infants (less than 1 year old): We see all infants at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year. Please refer to our Immunization Schedule for more information.
  • For Toddlers (1-3 years old): Your toddler needs a physical at 18 months, 2 years, 2 ½ years, and 3 years old. Please refer to our Immunization Schedule for more information.
  • For Preschool Age Children (4-5 years old): All children need to have their 4/5-year-old vaccines before starting kindergarten. Before starting 1st grade, most schools require the child’s first official physical exam.
  • For School Age Children (6-18 years old): After starting school, your child will need a yearly physical. Please refer to our Immunization Schedule for required and recommended vaccines.

Schedule Your Child’s Physical Today!

Whether it’s for school, sports, or camp, physical exams play a vital role in monitoring your child’s health, growth, and development. To schedule your child’s physical with one of our pediatricians, please call our office at (716) 884-0230.