What Occurs During Well-Child Appointments

What Occurs During Well-Child Appointments

What Occurs During Well-Child Appointment

Allergies occur in many forms and can develop at all ages. From food to pollen to soaps, allergies can cause itching, sneezing, trouble breathing, and more, affecting your child's health and comfort in their day to day life. If your child is experiencing symptoms of allergies or is due for immunizations, its time to visit Dr. Alan E. Sheen in Covington and Metairie, LA, for a child-well visit.

How do I prepare for my child's well visit?

Its a good idea to keep a log of your child's symptoms and suspected triggers, as well as your family medical history, so your doctor has an idea of what to look for and what tests should be administered. Your doctor will examine your child's eyes and nose and listen to their lungs, likely followed by a breathing test. The test, during which your child will blow into a device, is pain free and quick.

Depending on the findings during your child's visit at our Covington or Metairie, LA, office, your allergist may take a skin or blood test so they can determine what foods, conditions or materials your child should avoid and create a treatment plan.
What should I know about child immunizations?
Up to date vaccines are advised for keeping your child healthy. Childhood immunizations are recommended through the age of 18, and children under 12 are especially susceptible to developing viruses and diseases as their immune systems are still developing.
Among the vaccinations offered at our office in Covington or Metairie, LA, are the vaccines for influenza, hepatitis B, rotavirus, measles, meningitis, tetanus, and human papillomavirus. You child's vaccination schedule will be determined by their age, with some vaccines administered at birth.

The specialists at office will help outline your child's vaccination schedule and remind you when their next vaccine is due.

Let us help you keep your child healthy. Call (504) 456-1999 for our Metairie office and (985) 246-6077 for our Covington office today!

Our Locations

Metairie Location 
3701 Houma Blvd. Ste. 101 
Metairie, LA 70006
504-456-1999 
Monday 8:30 - 12:45 & 1:30 - 4:30
Wed. 8:30 - 12:45 & 1:30 - 4:30.
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 8:30 - 11:45.
Covington Location 
208 Highland Park Plaza
Covington, LA 70433 
985-246-6077 
Tuesdays  9:00 - 12:00 & 1:30 - 4:30