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What Does a Pediatrician Check at a Well Visit?
A well visit involves more than simply checking your child’s weight and height. Pediatric well-child visits play an integral role in maintaining your child’s health.

When Should My Child Go to a Pediatric Urgent Care?
As a parent, ensuring the health and safety of your child is always the top priority. When a non-life-threatening illness or injury occurs, pediatric urgent

When Should You Schedule Your Child’s Sports Physical?
For young athletes, getting ready for the upcoming sports season requires more than buying new gear. It also means scheduling a sports physical exam. At

Top Water Safety Tips From a Pediatrician
While water can be a lot of fun, keeping your little ones safe is always the top priority. During a routine well-child checkup at our

How Pediatricians Track Developmental Milestones
From the first smile to the first words, developmental milestones play a key role in determining how your child is growing and learning. At Vickery

Questions to Ask at Your Child’s Well-Child Checkup
Your child’s routine well-child checkups are about more than taking measurements and tracking milestones. At Vickery Pediatrics, our well-child checkups in Cumming, GA provide personalized

What Can Urgent Care Doctors Treat?
Urgent care treatment is a valuable service for the many acute and pressing illnesses and injuries that can affect children. When a child gets sick

Essential Car Seat Safety Tips for Children (Infographic)
Here at Vickery Pediatrics we cannot stress enough the importance of any safety precautions that can be taken when children are riding in vehicles. Below

How to Care for a Child With the Common Cold
When a child catches a cold, it can be a time of worry for any parent. While most colds can be managed at home, when

Answers to the Most Common Flu Shot Questions
Welcome to the Flu Shot Trivia from Vickery Pediatrics in Cumming Ga. We wanted to provide a little fun and information all in one place about the flu shot.

What Are the Symptoms & Treatments for Eczema in Children?
Does your child get dry, itchy and inflamed skin patches? Well-child checkups provide an excellent opportunity for families to discuss concerns about eczema with their

How Vaccines Protect Children Against Measles & Hepatitis A
As most parents will understand, severe illnesses requiring same-day sick care appointments are a cause of stress for children. Fortunately, learning some facts about common



