Summer is a busy time for kids and families, but make sure you take the time to schedule an annual physical for your child. “Annual physicals are a good opportunity to step back and make sure that your child’s health is on the right track,” says Richard L. Byrd, MD, Department Chief of Pediatrics at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. “Annual physicals are also helpful for early detection of any major health problems, so they can be addressed of right away.”

Many camp and sports activities require a physical. But, an annual physical is also vital to your child’s long-term health. The physical gives your child’s pediatrician a chance to:

• Look at overall growth and development.
• Check on lifestyle habits.
• Maintain your child’s comprehensive medical record.
• Detect any serious health problems in their early stages.

“An annual physical gives your child the best chance for good health throughout the rest of the year and the rest of their life,” says Dr. Byrd.  “In addition, the annual physical offers the opportunity to provide booster or missed immunizations, important for continued protection from numerous preventable serious illnesses, as well as school enrollment.” 

Schedule your child’s physical today, and enjoy a healthy and happy summer!

Scheduling an Appointment at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Call us, or click here to schedule your child’s appointment online. Our Customer Service Contact Center is staffed with knowledgeable representatives who provide personalized assistance in scheduling your child’s appointment. Just call 713) 442-KIDS, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. We also offer 14 convenient locations all over the greater Houston area with Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine specialists, with Saturday appointments at some locations.

Enjoy Special Offers That Are Fun for the Entire Family!
After your child’s physical, ask your doctor about special discount coupons from the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and The Health Museum, good for the summer of 2007 (while supplies last).

With a proud tradition of caring for Houston’s families since 1949, we are…Your Doctors for Life and For Your Kid’s Life Too.