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Child Health

Services Offered

  • Primary care for newborn patients up to 20 years old
  • Sick and well-child checks
  • Physicals
  • Immunizations
  • Laboratory services
  • Hearing and vision screenings

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Are Your Children's Vaccines Up to Date?


CDC Vaccine Schedule


When to take your child to the doctor

Infants: Most infants need physicals at two weeks, two months, four months, six months, nine months, and one year. The child will receive vaccines at every visit except for the two-week and nine-month visits.

Toddlers: Toddlers need physicals at 18 months, two years, and three years.

Four- to Five-Year-Olds: It’s a good idea to ensure your child is up-to-date on vaccines before they begin kindergarten. These vaccines can usually be administered as soon as your child turns four and as late as just prior to school starting, though you should check with your doctor and your child’s school to make sure.

Six- to 11-Year-Olds: Children over the age of five only need a physical every two years, unless they have a chronic condition or play a school sport. In those cases, they may need to see the doctor once a year or more.

Teenagers: Teenagers who aren’t participating in school sports generally only need a physical every two years, and may need one or two vaccines depending on your pediatrician’s recommendations.

  • Infant under three months of age with any fever
  • Fever that has lasted more than three days
  • Rash that oozes
  • A rash that looks like a bulls-eye
  • Frequent vomiting or diarrhea
  • Constant or sharp stomach pain
  • Burning during urination
  • Blood in urine
  • Head injury
  • Seizures

Child Safety

Safe Kids Worldwide


Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Phone Line Available 24 hours): 910-789-7843

Lactation Consultant: (910)259-1294


Screen Time

Any time spent in front of a screen such as a TV, computer, video game player, or tablet.

What are the risks of too much screen time?

  • Sleep problems
  • Laziness
  • Physical inactivity
  • Mood problems
  • Lower grades in school
  • Less time with family & friends

What are some benefits of screen time?

  • E-learning opportunities
  • Communication with friends and family
  • Social support
  • Health promotion

Child Development

No child grows at a steady rate throughout adolescence. Most children experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth, along with mini growth spurts and major growth during puberty.

What to expect as your child grows

Mental Health

Among the more common mental disorders that can be diagnosed in childhood are attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and behavior disorders.

Click here for information on Children's Mental Health

Oral Health

Helpful Links

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 years or younger
KidsHealth
Kid Friendly Health Information: BAM! Body and Mind CDC

Pender County Health Department offers a Sliding Fee Scale Discount based on family size and income.  Please call 910-259-1230 for a Sliding Fee Scale Application.  No one will be denied services based on inability to pay.

 

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