30th World Neonatal, Pediatric and Family Medicine Conference

With COVID-19, it's easy to put off well check-ups, vaccines, and medical appointments. But if you're a parent, you already know how quickly children develop physically and mentally. And as they grow, so do your concerns and inquiries. This is why regular well-child visits are so crucial. Well-child visits are beneficial in the following ways Prevent illness and injury. For children aged 18 and under, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following vaccination regimen. Immunizations are meant to keep you healthy. Well-child check-ups are also an excellent opportunity to talk about general safety in your home, child's daycare, or school to avoid harm. Track growth and development: Your child's height, weight, head circumference, and milestones are measured at good visits. This enables your pediatrician to monitor their growth and development and spot any issues. Hearing, vision, and other screening tests may also be performed during the appointment. Raise con

  What exactly is a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)? New-born that require immediate medical attention are frequently admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital (NICU). To provide specialised care for the smallest patients, the NICU combines sophisticated technology and experienced healthcare personnel. Intermediate or continuing care sections may be available in NICUs for babies who are not as unwell but still require specialist care. Because some hospitals lack the resources to staff a NICU, infants must be transferred to another facility. Babies that require critical care benefit from being delivered in a hospital with a NICU rather than being moved after birth. Which babies require extra attention? The majority of new-born admitted to the NICU are preterm (born before 37 weeks of pregnancy), have a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds), or have a medical condition that need extra attention. Nearly half a million babies are born prematurely in the United