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Joaquim Chaves Saúde | Routine Paediatric consultations during Covid-19

18/03/2021

18/03/2021

Joaquim Chaves Saúde | Routine Paediatric consultations during Covid-19

During Covid-19, global statistics show a steep decline in routine Paediatric Consultations since the beginning of the pandemic.


The reluctance to make use of health services has had a negative impact on children’s health. Obesity is rising, vaccines are falling behind, there is an increase in mental illness and some chronic pathologies are going undetected.


At Joaquim Chaves Saúde we continue to guarantee compliance with all security measures.



Our Paediatrician answers children’s questions:


Child: “Is it really important to have a routine appointment with my Paediatrician now?”


Paediatrician: “Yes”


Child:“But I feel fine, I don’t have any complaints.”


Paediatrician:“You feel fine, but routine appointments are crucial to evaluate your physical and emotional development, as well as diagnose other problems early.”


Child:“But I’m at home all day and eat well.”


Paediatrician: “Because we are less active, we can’t have the same eating habits during the pandemic. We should check your weight and height and compare them with the norms for your age.”


Child: “Ah, my vaccines are also up to date.”


Paediatrician: “There are important vaccines that are not part of the national vaccination plan and may be important for you.”


Paediatrician:“By the way, are you sleeping well?”


Child: “Actually, I haven’t been sleeping well. I’ve been feeling a bit sad, I find it hard to fall asleep and I have nightmares. I wake up feeling tired and have difficulty following my online classes. My mother says I spend all my time on screens, but I don’t have anything to do and I miss my friends so much…”


Paediatrician: “I understand, let’s talk more about that during your appointment.”


Child: “My mother‘s afraid to go there because we might catch Covid-19.”


Paediatrician:We are working in complete safety but, as an alternative, you can schedule a video consultation.”



Routine Paediatric Consultations are essential to maintain a child’s good health.


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