Stella Alexandraki, Pediatrician – PhD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Tympaki, Heraklion

Regular Child Follow-up

Regular follow-up is a fundamental pillar of pediatric care, ensuring the healthy physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the child from infancy through adolescence. Through scheduled visits, the pediatrician systematically monitors the child’s health progress and intervenes preventively whenever necessary.

Follow-up is not limited to the treatment of illnesses, but primarily focuses on prevention, early diagnosis, and continuous support for the family.

Goal of Regular Follow-up

The main goal is to maintain good health, ensure the early identification of developmental or medical issues, and provide guidance to parents at every stage of the child’s development.

What Regular Follow-up Includes

Visits are scheduled according to the child’s age and pediatric guidelines, with more frequent follow-up during infancy and regular check-ups throughout preschool age, school years, and adolescence.

During scheduled visits, the following are carried out:

Physical Growth

→ Measurement of weight, height, and head circumference

→ Assessment of physical growth using growth charts

→ Early identification of deviations

Developmental & Psychomotor Assessment

→ Evaluation of motor, cognitive, and language skills

→ Monitoring of social and emotional development

Prevention & Vaccinations

→ Implementation of the national immunization program

→ Prevention of infectious and chronic diseases

Nutrition & Daily Routine

→ Age-appropriate dietary guidance

→ Advice on sleep, physical activity, and screen time

Health Screening

→ Assessment of vision and hearing

→ Blood pressure measurement (when indicated)

→ Prevention of obesity and anemia