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Get The Basics About Your Child's Health Care With These Resources

Would you like to learn more about how to keep your child happy and healthy?  Read through these helpful links or contact Kennesaw Pediatrics at (678) 905-4483 for more information.

• Vaccines are an important part of protecting your child against harmful diseases.  This article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines the recommended vaccination schedule for children and adolescents.

• This overview from FamilyDoctor.org answers some frequently asked questions about vaccinations and how they work to prepare your child’s immune system for various diseases.

• The influenza vaccination is recommended to prevent the serious symptoms that can accompany the seasonal flu.  Read more about this vaccine from WebMD.com.

• This Mayo Clinic guide outlines some of the major aspects of infant and toddler health, including a vaccine schedule, car seat safety, and taking your child’s temperature.

• Visit LiveStrong.com to learn how to enroll your new baby in your health insurance policy to help ensure that he or she can get excellent pediatric care.

Understanding How Your Insurance Works with Pediatric Care

When looking for pediatric health care for your child, you may have questions regarding the application or acceptance of your health insurance policy.  Read on to learn how to ensure that your child has access to high quality health care through your insurance policy:

What do I need to do to get insurance coverage for my new baby? 

After your new bundle of joy is born, one of your first tasks should be to enroll him or her on your insurance policy.  Extending your policy as soon as possible will prevent any gap in your child’s insurance coverage.  If your health insurance coverage is through your or your partner’s employer, your company will most likely need paperwork filled out with your child’s birth information and your chosen pediatrician to extend the policy.      

How do I transfer my insurance coverage to a new pediatrician?

It’s easy to transfer your child’s healthcare to a new pediatrician.  Simply call your health insurance provider and request to change your child’s doctor to a new pediatrician.

How does the co-payment system work? 

Co-payments for your child’s healthcare are typically due at the time of your appointment.  When you arrive at your scheduled time, you will sign in with the receptionist and pay the co-payment designated by your insurance provider.  If you are unaware of your co-payment, check with your provider to learn more about the policy.

At Kennesaw Pediatrics, we accept all commercial insurance policies.  If you are looking for an excellent pediatrician in the Kennesaw and Marietta areas, schedule an appointment with us today by calling (678) 905-4483.  Our staff combines the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology with a personal, caring touch.

What You Need to Know about Your Child's Immunizations

Vaccines are an extremely important part of your child’s health and the health of others.  The recommended schedule of childhood vaccinations works to protect against about 14 different serious diseases. 

This video guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines the importance of vaccinations and how they work to prevent, and eventually eliminate, serious disease.  The host also answers many of the frequently asked questions that new mothers have regarding the vaccination of their children.

Do you still have questions about vaccinations or the immunization schedule?  Contact the helpful staff of Kennesaw Pediatrics at (678) 905-4483. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

"Why You May Still Owe The Doctor Even After Paying Your Copayment"

Check out this interesting article from Survivor: Pediatrics that discusses how you may still owe money to your doctor, even after you pay your co-pay.  This is something we see here at Kennesaw Pediatrics and we want to make sure that you're as informed as possible about everything that goes into your child's visit.  Check out this brief excerpt from the article, and for more information, feel free to give us a call at (678) 905-4483!

"Insurance coverage in the 21st century can be confusing.  It is not always easy to discern what you owe your doctor or why it is owed.  It is often confuging for you the consumer and even at times for the doctor's office.  Some families pay their monthly premiums directly to the insurance company while others pay through their employer.

The amount owed it dependent on your employment contract."

What Immunizations Does Your Child Need?

Immunizations are important for protecting your child from a wide variety of serious or even fatal diseases.  Vaccines introduce your child’s immune system to diseases like polio and tetanus, building a defense before they can try to attack.  In addition to care from an experienced pediatrician, vaccinations are one of the best ways to keep your child healthy and free of serious disease. Below is a list of the age recommendations for scheduled immunizations:

Birth- Hep B

1 Month- Hep B

2 Months- Dtap/IPV/Hib/Pneumococcal/Rotavirus

4 Months- Dtap/IPV/Hib/Pneumococcal/Rotavirus

6 Months- Dtap/IPV/Hib/Pneumococcal/Rotavirus + Flu (optional, but HIGHLY recommended- followed by a booster in one month and then yearly)

9 Months- Hep B

12 Months- MMR/Varivax

15 Months- Hiberix/Pneumoccal

18 Months- Dtap/IPV

24 Months- Hep A

30 Months- Hep A

36 Months- If Hep A series is not complete, Hep A; otherwise, no vaccines at this visit

48 Months- Dtap/IPV

60 Months- MMR/Varivax

9 years-11 years- HPV (series of 3- second one is given 2 months from first inj and third is given 4 months from second), Tdap (then every 10 years here after), Meningoccal. ot given at age 12)

Although it may seem like many vaccines are given in a very short time frame while your child is young, these immunizations are given to keep your child healthy.  Infants are much more susceptible to the effects of serious illness than older children, as their maternal antibodies (the natural defenses provided by the mother) begin to disappear only a few weeks after birth.  The vaccination schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not more than a child’s immunity can handle—remember, babies and older children are exposed to many different germs while in close contact with family members or simply during outings.

If you would like to learn more about the benefits, contraindications, or risks of a specific vaccine, check out the Kennesaw Pediatrics website or contact our staff at (678) 905-4483.  Our team of pediatricians pride themselves on providing excellent health care with a compassionate touch.