Healthy Children

Adult Immunizations - It's your best shot!

Do you think that immunizations are only for children? Vaccines are important for adults as well as children. Vaccine recommendations for adults are based on a variety of factors including age, overall health status, and medical history.

Adolescent Immunization Reminder

At TOTAL HEALTH CARE, we care about your child’s health!

Children are very important to us all! We want your child to stay healthy. We also want to make certain your child has the required adolescent immunizations (shots). Schedule an appointment with the doctor today!!

INFANT IMMUNIZATION REMINDER

At TOTAL HEALTH CARE, we care about your baby’s health! Your baby should have check-ups at the doctor’s office at these ages:

1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months.

Children are very important to us all! We want your baby to stay healthy. We also want to make certain your baby has the required immunizations (shots). Schedule an appointment with the doctor today!!

 

Your baby’s doctor’s phone number can be found on your baby’s Total Health Care ID card.

Total Health Care Member Service: (313) 871-2000 or toll free (800) 826-2862

If you would like more information about immunizations, please visit:

Well Child Care Reminder

At TOTAL HEALTH CARE, your family’s health is very important!

The health of your children is very important.

Getting regular check-ups at the doctor’s office can help keep your child healthy.

This means your children should have Well-Child Care check-ups until they are at least 18 years old.

Lead Testing Reminder

At TOTAL HEALTH CARE, your family’s health is very important!

The health of your children is very important.
Getting regular lead testing at the doctor’s office can help keep your child healthy.

This means your children MUST have a lead test at the ages of 12 and 24 months.
Call and schedule a Lead Test for your child today!

Well Child Care Health Tips

Baby Talk

• Immunizations (“Shots”) protect your baby from 12 very serious diseases. Make sure your baby gets all of his/her shots on time.
• ALWAYS put your baby to sleep on his/her back to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Also avoid putting soft bedding or toys in the crib.
• Keep your baby’s immunization card in a safe place and bring it to every doctor visit. If you have questions about immunizations, talk with your baby’s doctor or nurse.
• Keep your baby away from people who are smoking. Smoke may cause asthma in babies.
• Show your baby colorful picture books and talk about the pictures. Sing simple songs and say nursery rhymes over and over.
• Sing, talk, and play with your baby every day. Look at your baby and repeat the sounds he/she can reach for them.
• Use a rear-facing car seat for your baby on every ride. Buckle him/her up in the back seat, away from the air bag.
• Always keep one hand on your baby when he/she is on a bed, sofa, or changing table so he/she does not roll off.
• Make your home safe before your baby starts to crawl.
  • Put away small objects and things that break.
  • Tape electric cords to the wall; put covers on outlets.
  • Put safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
  • Store poisons and pills in a locked cabinet.
• Always watch your baby in the bathtub. Drowning can happen quickly and silently in only a few inches of water. Take your baby with you if you have to leave the room.
• Play, read, and talk with your baby every day. Repeat songs and nursery rhymes the he/she likes.
• Each child develops in his or her own way, but you know your child best. If you think he/she is not developing well, you can get a free screening. Call your child’s doctor or nurse of you have questions.

Toddler's Corner

• Are your child’s “shots” up to date? If they are, your child won’t need any more shots until the age of 4.
• Offer your child a variety of healthy foods every day.
• Brush your child’s teeth at least once a day with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
• Help your child enjoy active games like catch, tag, and hide-and-seek. Give him/her simple toys to play with like blocks, crayons and paper, and stuffed animals.
• Keep cleaning supplies and medicine locked up and out of reach.
• Keep matches and lighters out of reach.
• Offer a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
• Water is a healthy drink. Offer it instead of sweet drinks with snacks. Your child still needs about two cups of milk everyday.
• Make sure your child uses a helmet whenever he/she rides a tricycle, scooter, or other toys with wheels.
• Children learn best by doing. They need to:
  • Play active games (tag, ball, riding toys)
  • Play imagination games (using dolls, figure toys, story books)
  • Use toys that use their hands
• Booster car seats are for big kids! Use a booster in the back seat with lap/shoulder belts until your child is all enough for adult seat belts.
• Make sure your child knows their address and telephone number. Teach them how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
• Teach your child to stop, drop, and roll on the ground if their clothes catch on fire.
• Make sure any guns in the home are unloaded and locked up.

Children's Corner

• Continue to take your child for a check-up each year with a doctor or nurse.
• Make sure your child receives a dental check up every six months.
• Encourage your child to enjoy books by reading together. Let him/her practice reading simple books to you. Continue to read books to your child. Visit the library to pick our exciting storybooks.
• Keep healthy snacks available. Your child needs fruit, vegetables, juice, and whole grains for growth and energy.
• Practice safe walking and bike riding. Have your child teach you how to watch for cars and cross with the light.
• Have family safety practices in your house; test the smoke alarm and change the batteries when needed; have fire drills and practice escape routes and crawling under the smoke.
• Make sure your child wears a helmet when using bikes, skates, inline skates, scooters, and skateboards.
• You and your child should exercise 20-30 minutes each day. This is an important habit for your child to learn.