
Pediatrician ·
Vinmec Smart City Hospital , Ha noi, Vietnam
47 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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A paediatrician specialises in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on growth, development, disease prevention, and treatment of childhood illnesses.
Paediatricians typically provide care for newborns, children, and teenagers up to 18 years of age.
Routine check-ups are recommended at birth, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, and yearly after that to monitor growth, vaccination, and development.
Paediatricians treat infections, allergies, asthma, growth disorders, developmental delays, nutrition issues, and common childhood illnesses such as colds, flu, and ear infections.
A paediatrician has specialised training in diagnosing and treating conditions specific to children, whose bodies and immune systems differ from those of adults.
You should visit a paediatrician for routine health checks, vaccinations, persistent fever, poor appetite, breathing problems, or any unusual symptoms.
Yes. Paediatricians guide parents on nutrition, growth milestones, emotional well-being, and preventive healthcare.

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