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Pediatrics
Pediatrics ( care of children) is a fascinating part of medicine.  Pediatrics are not just little adults  but individuals with special needs and wants.  If your child is your first, you may have many questions regarding feeding, growth, developmental goals, diseases, and care of your child.  While this web site cannot cover all cases, we will attempt to cover (by the suggested links) many of the items most frequently asked about.  If you have specific concerns, please be sure to ask your health care provider at your next visit.  If your concern is of a pressing nature, feel free to make an early appointment to discuss this with your provider.  For illnesses, please contact our office for an appointment.
Growth and development
More on growth and development
1st month of life
1st year of life
2nd year of life
Feeding infants
Feeding infants and children
          Immunizations The Applegate Valley Family Medicine, LLC recommends immunization for all infants, children, and adults.  We believe it is cost effective and safe to receive immunizations.  This is a matter of great concern to some parents.  Please feel free to discuss these concerns, if they exist, with your provider.   For more information about immunizations, including an immunization schedule, click the green link button above.
          Childhood illnesses The Applegate Valley Family Medicine, LLC providers realize that many childhood illnesses are routine  but the symptoms of one disease often overlap the symptoms of much more serious diseases.  We do not recommend self-diagnosis  by parents. If you have specific concerns, please feel free to contact your health care provider as recommended in the contact us  page.  For general questions, we recommend clicking the green link button above.