Well-Child Check-ups

Well-Child Check-upsKeeping Healthy Kids Healthy1

2Even a healthy child should visit the doctor regularly to monitor growth, development, and overall healthRecommended Check-upsPediatrician VisitsDentist VisitsAt birth and 2 weeksMonthly for first 6 monthsEvery three months until age 2Yearly from age 2-6At least every 2 years until age 18

Every 6 months3Eye ExamsOnce before 12 monthsVision screenings included in pediatric visitsOnce a year for school-age and olderWhat happens at a Well-checkMeasurementsLength or height4What happens at a Well-checkMeasurementsLength or heightWeight5What happens at a Well-checkMeasurementsLength or heightWeightHead circumference6What happens at a Well-checkMeasurementsLength or heightWeightHead circumferenceMeasurements are plotted on growth chartComparisons with other children the same ageSteady growth is more important than being in the average zone7

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHead8

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEars9

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyes10

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyesMouth11

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyesMouthSkin12

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyesMouthSkinHeart and Lungs13

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyesMouthSkinHeart and LungsHips and Legs14

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyesMouthSkinHeart and LungsHips and LegsAbdomen15

What happens at a Well-checkPhysical ExamHeadEarsEyesMouthSkinHeart and LungsHips and LegsAbdomenGenitalia16

What happens at a Well-checkDevelopmental checkThe doctor will ask the parent or caregiver questions about the childs development17What happens at a Well-checkDevelopmental checkThe doctor will ask the parent or caregiver questions about the childs development

ImmunizationsAny immunizations that are scheduled to be given

18What happens at a Well-checkDevelopmental checkThe doctor will ask the parent or caregiver questions about the childs development

ImmunizationsAny immunizations that are scheduled to be given

QuestionsThe doctor will answer questions or address concerns that the parent or caregiver may have19Sourceswww.mayoclinic.comhttp://www.eyedidntknowthat.info/?pageLoc=/healthy-vision/resources_parents&index=1http://www.aapd.org/publications/brochures/regdent.asp

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