How Does Pediatric Care Differ for Various Age Groups?
Pediatric care is tailored to the specific needs of different age groups:
Neonates (0-1 month): Focus on newborn screening, feeding, and detecting congenital issues. Infants (1 month - 1 year): Emphasis on vaccinations, growth monitoring, and developmental milestones. Toddlers (1-3 years): Monitoring language development, motor skills, and social interactions. Preschoolers (3-5 years): Addressing behavior, sleep patterns, and early education. School-age children (5-12 years): Focus on academic performance, social skills, and chronic conditions like asthma. Adolescents (12-18 years): Addressing puberty, emotional health, and risk behaviors.
