Congratulations on your new baby (or babies)! As you prepare for this new arrival, there are many things you need to consider, and chief among them is good medical care right from the start. At Laurel Pediatric & Teen Medical Center, our providers perform valuable newborn checks for new parents in Harford County, MD, giving babies a healthy start in life.
When it comes to children’s health, there’s a lot to sort through as they grow. What may appear to be a cold could be an allergic reaction, or stomach cramps could signal a reaction to certain foods. At Laurel Pediatrics & Teen Medical Center we do not provide specialist allergy services, but we can help parents to identify when their children need to be referred to an allergy specialist. We collaborate with the specialists to provide maintenance management of kids with allergy conditions.
When it comes to chronic childhood diseases, asthma ranks at the very top, affecting 6.2 million children under the age of 18. One of the most important ways to successfully combat the condition is through appropriate management. At Laurel Pediatrics & Teen Medical Center, we help children in Harford County, control their asthma, helping them to breathe easier.
During the first two years of your child’s life, your baby may get as many as 8-10 colds a year, making you as much of a nurse as a parent at times. This is why having a good pediatrician on call is so helpful. Laurel Pediatric & Teen Medical Center can help you navigate the world of colds, coughs, and other childhood illnesses, ensuring your child’s comfort and your peace of mind.
If you’re raising an athlete, odds are you’ll be required to provide evidence of your child’s physical ability to participate in the sport. Laurel Pediatric & Teen Medical Center is happy to provide the necessary sports physicals at our practice in Bel Air, Maryland.
There are few things that can make your child more unhappy than an ear infection, and unfortunately, they’re fairly common — almost 30 million doctor visits in the US each year are for ear infections. To help shorten the impact and duration of an ear infection, seek the medical help of the providers at Laurel Pediatrics & Teen Medical Center. We have extensive experience treating ear infections in children, helping them get back to their normal, happy selves.
According to the World Health Organization, vaccinations prevent 2-3 million deaths worldwide each year. Here in the United States, vaccines have all but eradicated many dangerous and potentially deadly diseases, making vaccination a smart choice. At Laurel Pediatric & Teen Medical Center, we provide full immunization services to patients in Bel Air, Maryland.
From the moment your child enters the world, you’ll be hard-pressed to keep up with the amazing physical, mental, and social development that takes place over the next 18 years. That’s why regular well child visits are so important. At Laurel Pediatrics & Teen Medical Center, located in Bel Air, MD, our sole mission is to help you navigate this journey as successfully as possible, which is why we provide comprehensive checkup visits for our young patients in Harford County, Maryland.
