Health check-up for kids

CATCH THEM early, especially if they are children. And nowhere is it more significant than in the case of health of toddlers and teenagers. The Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital has launched a master health check-up scheme for children upto 18 years.

In line with the high degree of specialisation in child care, the hospital has listed the need for promoting the concept of a healthy child as `a healthy child means a healthy adult'.

There could be minor birth defects relating to visual, dental and nutrition, which are invariably asymptomatic, says hospital director, Dr. B.R. Nammalwar. Diagnosis of course requires specialised investigation, which would then help suggest appropriate management and counselling as appropriate.

The scheme is open on Thursdays and Saturdays. Physical examinations include those related to dental, ENT and ophthalmology by specialists, besides laboratory checks. The authorities have tentatively fixed the charge at Rs. 600, which however is subject to review shortly, according to Mr. S. Natarajan, hospital director.

With the strength of in-house faculty and consultants, the hospital's new scheme is all set to create awareness on doing health checks for preventive care.

By S. Shanker

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