Importance of Follow-Up Care After a Sick Child Visit

If your child has had a recent sick child visit, don’t forget to schedule a follow-up visit with Dr. Carol Calabrese, Dr. Inna Meskin,  Dr. Alexis Capozzoli, Renee Thomas APN, or Joe Larena APN at Skylands Pediatrics in Sparta, NJ.

Importance of Follow-Up Care After Sick Child Visits

If your child is sick and you take them in for a sick child visit, you might think that everything is good to go and there’s no need for an additional appointment. However, a follow-up visit can be just as important. Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, and the team at Skylands Pediatrics in Sparta, NJ, explain why below.

After-Care Assessment

Sick child visits are intended to begin a line of treatment to help your child get well. Sometimes the initial treatment works. Sometimes, it doesn’t, or it doesn’t work well enough. The follow-up assesses whether the initial treatment is working and the child’s condition is improving.

More Thorough Assessment

Your pediatrician can take a deeper look into your child’s symptoms at the follow-up visit. This can help determine if there are any other issues at hand that may contribute to the illness. In some cases, there may be a different or additional diagnosis that requires a different line of treatment.

Making Adjustments

If your child’s current treatment isn’t working or isn’t providing the expected progress, adjustments may need to be made. The same is true if the initial diagnosis is incorrect or if there is another underlying issue that needs attention. The follow-up visit allows the pediatrician to make any changes in light of new information.

Education and Support

During the follow-up, parents have the opportunity to ask any questions or voice any concerns. This can include anything from whether the child can safely return to school to unusual symptoms they may have noticed. In addition to addressing these concerns, the pediatrician can provide additional education and recommendations to enhance the child’s healing, minimize the chances of spreading the illness to family members, and reduce the likelihood of it occurring again.

Whether your child needs a wellness visit, a sick child visit, or a follow-up visit in Sparta, NJ, Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, and the team at Skylands Pediatrics are here to ensure optimal care. Call (973) 729-2197 to schedule an appointment today.