Important Information

 

Registration of Newborns

Thank you for choosing our clinic. The first step is to register on our website, where you can select your preferred membership package and payment method. Registration is also possible in advance, before the baby is born. When registering, you will enter the expected birth date, and once the baby is born, we can manually update this date in our system so that your membership is valid for a full year (12 months). The number of newborns we accept each month is limited, and registering in advance guarantees a spot for your child. To ensure a smooth registration process, please follow the steps below:

 

For Newborns:

 

Thank you for choosing our clinic. The first step is to register on our website, where you can select your preferred membership package and payment method. To ensure a smooth registration process, please follow the steps below:

 

For Newborns:

 

Transfer from Another Pediatrician:

 

We look forward to meeting you and your child!

 

  1. Where should we park when we visit your clinic?
    Parking is available:

    • Across the road at the SND outdoor parking lot (paid).
    • At YEME in Panorama City (paid).
    • In the Eurovea shopping center, a 5-minute walk away, where you can park for free for 3 hours.

 

  1. Do we need to book an appointment before visiting the clinic?
    Yes, all patients must book an appointment before visiting the clinic. We do not accept walk-ins. For urgent matters, please call our reception, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

 

  1. How can we book an appointment?
    You can book appointments:

    • Directly on our website via the patient’s membership page.
    • By calling our reception.

 

  1. Can we choose a specific doctor when we purchase membership?
    Our doctors work as a team. While capitation is with one specific doctor, you may also meet other doctors to ensure continuous and excellent care.

 

  1. Do you offer the option to pay annual membership in monthly installments?
    Yes, we offer monthly installment plans. However, membership requires a commitment to a full 12-month term.

 

  1. Will you offer sibling discounts?
    Yes, sibling discounts are automatically applied during registration.

 

  1. Is the evening clinic included in my membership?
    No, the evening clinic is not included in any membership packages. It is an additional service available to everyone—members receive a reduced rate, while non-members pay standard rates.

 

  1. How are preventive examinations scheduled?
    All preventive examinations and consultations are scheduled in advance by our doctors or nurses.

 

  1. Can I consult with a doctor via email or phone?
    Exclusive members can book telephone consultations or communicate directly with our doctors via email.

 

  1. Do you work with insurance companies?
    Yes, we cooperate with all insurance companies in Slovakia (VSZP, DÔVERA, UNION). Members with insurance from these providers receive full medical care at no additional cost.

 

  1. Do you provide services to self-payers?
    Yes, self-payers are welcome. Payment is required at the time of service, and receipts will be issued for insurance claims.

 

  1. Is there a pharmacy nearby?
    Yes, the pharmacy we collaborate with is located in the inner block of Panorama City, just around the corner.

 

  1. Can we bring a stroller?
    Yes, strollers are welcome, but they must be left at the main entrance to maintain a clean environment for crawling children in our play area.

 

  1. Can both parents be present during visits?
    Both parents are always welcome.

 

  1. What languages do your doctors speak?
    Our doctors are fluent in Slovak and English. Some of our doctors also speak French and Hungarian.

 

  1. Do you provide electronic requisitions for specialists?
    Email your request, and we’ll take care of the rest.

 

  1. Can you send encrypted lab results to specialists?
    Yes, we can send encrypted lab results.

 

  1. Do you have a play area for children?
    Yes, our child-friendly clinic includes several Lego boxes, toys, and books for children of all ages.

 

  1. Do you accept patients interested in alternative treatments?
    Yes, we welcome all patients and are open to discussing alternative treatments. However, our doctors will always recommend treatments based on their professional medical expertise.

 

  1. Do you perform examinations on request?
    Yes, but all examinations must be scheduled in advance.

Newborn Examination
• Establishment of medical records
• Anthropometric measurements: weight, assessment of weight gain
• Comprehensive pediatric examination
• Parental guidance on:
 – Basic newborn care
 – Administration of vitamins D and K
 – Hip joint ultrasound (USG)
 – Lactation counseling (in cooperation with an external lactation consultant)
 – Monitoring psychomotor development – developmental screening (zdraviedietata.sk)

Subsequent Preventive Check-Ups
• Week 4
• Weeks 5–7
• Weeks 8–11
During each check-up:
• Anthropometric measurements: head and chest circumference, body length, weight
• Comprehensive pediatric examination
• Psychomotor development assessment
 – 2-month milestone: baby lifts head while lying on tummy, smiles, starts vocalizing
• Lactation support (with external lactation consultant)
• Vaccination info: mandatory and recommended (optional) vaccines
Note: At the 4th check-up, recommended vaccination against rotavirus (vomiting, diarrhea) can be started – it's the first of three oral doses (the baby “drinks” the vaccine).

Check-Up (3–5 Months)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Full pediatric exam
• Psychomotor milestones:
 – Month 3: baby pushes up on forearms and holds head up while on tummy (“tummy time”)
 – Month 4: starts discovering hands, plays with them, grasps objects with full hand
• Guidance on starting solid foods and nutrition
• Vaccinations:
 – Hexavalent vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus B, hepatitis B)
 – Pneumococcal vaccine
 – Rotavirus vaccine (recommended – optional)

Check-Up (5–7 Months)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Comprehensive pediatric exam + urine test (preferably midstream; done once in first year)
• Psychomotor milestones:
 – Month 5: rolls from back to tummy, grasps objects between fingers and palm, shows discomfort or cries around strangers
• Solid food guidance: importance and gradual introduction of new foods
• Vaccinations: same as above

Check-Ups (7–9 Months & 9–11 Months)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Comprehensive pediatric examination
• Psychomotor milestones:
 – Month 6: rolls from tummy to back, pulls self to sitting position
 – Months 7–9: sits independently, babbles syllables
 – Months 9–11: crawls, pulls up to stand, pinches objects between thumb and index finger

Check-Up (11–13 Months)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Comprehensive pediatric exam
• Psychomotor milestones:
 – Stands and starts walking independently
 – Says 2–3 meaningful syllables/words
 – Plays simple games with parents
 – Strong emotional bond with mother
• Guidance: need for first dental check-up

• Vaccinations:
 – Hexavalent vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus B, hepatitis B)
 – Pneumococcal vaccine

Check-Up (15 Months)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Comprehensive pediatric exam
• Psychomotor milestones:
 – Walks confidently
 – Climbs down from bed
 – Shows “stranger anxiety”
• Vaccination: MMR vaccine – measles, mumps, rubella

Check-Up (Before 3 Years of Age)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Examinations:
 – Color vision, eyesight
 – Speech and vocabulary
 – Blood pressure
 – Urine lab test
• Comprehensive pediatric exam
• Referral to specialists if needed

 


Psychomotor Development – Warning Signs
• 2 months: no social smile
• 3 months: does not lift on forearms
• 5 months: does not grasp objects
• 8 months: cannot sit without support
• 9 months: not crawling
• 10 months: cannot pinch with thumb and index finger
• 12 months: says no words
• 13 months: not standing
• 15 months: not walking
• 2 years: does not form short sentences

Weight Gain
• 1st quarter: 150–200 g/week
• 2nd quarter: 100–150 g/week
• 3rd quarter: 50–100 g/week
• 4th quarter: ~70 g/week

Growth Benchmarks:
• 4–6 months: weight typically doubles from birth weight
• 12 months: triples birth weight
• Premature infants: reach 4–6 times birth weight by 1 year
• Later years: average 2 kg/year (1–3 kg), slowest gain around ages 5–6 (~1 kg)

Length Growth
• First 6 months: ~2.5 cm/month
• Second 6 months: ~10 cm total
• Year 1: ~50% increase in birth length (~25 cm)
• Year 1–2: another ~25 cm
• Year 2–3: approx. ~15 cm

 


Check-Up (Before 5 Years of Age)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Screenings: color vision, personal hygiene, vision, speech and vocabulary, blood pressure
• Lab: urine test
• Full pediatric exam
• Referral to specialists if needed
• Vaccination: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) – for children born after Jan 1, 2016

Check-Up (Before 6 Years of Age)
• Anthropometric measurements
• Screenings: visual acuity, color vision, blood pressure
• Lab: urine test
• Comprehensive pediatric exam
• Psychomotor assessment & school readiness evaluation
• Referral to specialists if needed
• Vaccination: DTaP–IPV (diphtheria, polio, tetanus, pertussis)

Check-Up (Before 9 Years of Age)
• Anthropometry
• Screenings: hearing, visual acuity, color vision, blood pressure
• Lab: urine test
• Full pediatric examination
• Referral if needed

Check-Up (Before 11 Years of Age)
• Anthropometry
• Screenings: hearing, visual acuity, color vision, blood pressure
• Lab: blood test (cholesterol) + urine test
• Full pediatric examination
• Referral if needed
• Vaccination:
 – MMR (for children born before Dec 31, 2015)

Check-Up (Before 13 Years of Age)
• Anthropometry
• Screenings: hearing, vision, color vision, blood pressure
• Lab: urine test, blood work
• Full pediatric examination
• Referral if needed

Vaccination:

Check-Up (Before 15 Years of Age)
• Anthropometry
• Screenings: hearing, vision, color vision, blood pressure
• Lab: urine test, blood work
• Full pediatric examination
• Referral if needed

Vaccination:

Check-Up (Before 17 Years of Age)
• Anthropometry
• Screenings: hearing, vision, color vision, blood pressure
• Lab: blood test (cholesterol, triglycerides) + urine test
• Full pediatric examination
• Referral if needed

Check-Up (Before 19 Years of Age)
(then every 2 years)
• Anthropometry
• Screenings: hearing, vision, color vision, blood pressure, pulse
• Lab: ESR, blood count, biochemistry, urine
• Full physical examination
• Referral if needed

Pediatric Cardiology

 

Pediatric Nephrology

 

Pediatric Gastroenterology

 

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Pediatric Pulmonology

 

Pediatric Immunoallergology

 

Pediatric Ophthalmology

 

Pediatric Surgery

 

Pediatric Neurology

 

Pediatric Dermatology

 

ENT (Otolaryngology)

 

Orthopedics

 

Pediatric Gynecology

 

Rehabilitation

 

Physio Centers

 

Endocrinology

 

Pediatric Urology

 

Pediatric Psychology

 

Speech Therapy

 

Pediatric Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Vomiting:


 

Diarrhea:


 

Fever:


 

Choking on a Foreign Object:


 

Croup:


 

Burns:


 

Poisoning:


 

Seizures:


 

Falls:


 

Abdominal Pain:


 

Skin Rashes:


 

Ear Pain:


 

Headache:


 

For more detailed explanations and practical tips on handling various health conditions, visit www.pediatridetom.sk. Articles are written by experts to be easy to understand and based on professional experience.


 

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral illness. It spreads through airborne droplets (sneezing, coughing, talking) up to about 10 metres, or by direct contact with the rash. The incubation period is 14 – 21 days. A child is infectious from 1 – 2 days before the rash appears until every blister has crusted over.


Typical course of the illness

  • Begins with fever, tiredness, and flu-like aches
  • The rash usually starts on the scalp or hairline and gradually spreads over the entire body
  • Pink spots → raised bumps → fluid-filled blisters → scabs,
  • The rash is very itchy and spots can also appear in the mouth or genital area,
  • Duration: scabs usually disappear within 7 – 21 days.

Home care


Important!


After recovery

Because immunity is temporarily reduced, children should return to school or daycare no sooner than three weeks after the illness began.


Call the doctor immediately if your child develops

Call 155 (Emergency Number):

 

Urgent Examination:

 

Immediate Examination at the General Practitioner:

 

Newborn (as soon as possible or the same day):

 

Infant 1-3 Months (within 24 hours):

 

Infant 4-12 Months (within 24 hours):

 

Toddler and Preschooler (12 Months - 6 Years) (within 24 hours):

 

School-Aged Child and Student (6-18 Years) (within 24 hours):

 

Occuflash

Paracetamol syrup

Ibuprofen syrup

Nasal aspirator

Libenar

Rehydration solution – Enhydrol/Biogaia/Humana

Probiofix/Biogaia/Biopron/Jamieson probiotics qv.

Sab simplex/Espumisan

Tweezers

Thermometer – digital or speedometer (not contactless)

Spiritus 60%

Betadine

Hypermagán

Gauss squares

Repík