Well Child Health Checks (Age 2 to 5 years)

Most parents are good about taking children to the doctor when they are sick, but regular pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children.

During Well Child Health Check, the following will be done:

Prevention
Scheduled immunization administered to prevent childhood illnesses
Tracking of growth and development
Your child's growth since last visit and developmental milestones will be checked, including mental and social milestones. Your child will also be screened for behavior and learning problems as well as depression and anxiety. Sleep and Nutrition will also be reviewed.
Questions
Write down questions you may have to ask your doctor

When should I schedule my child's appointment?

What additional things will be done during these visits?

3 years
Catch-up Immunization Dental Examination Pre-school Check-up
4 years
Immunization - MMR 3, - Varicella 2, Dental Examination, Eye Examination, Pre-school Check-up, if not already done
5 years
Immunization: - DPT Booster 2, Dental Examination, Eye Examination
6-10 years
Dental Examination, Eye Examination, Evaluate and answer questions about puberty
11-14 years
Immunization: Tdap, HPV, Dental Examination, Eye Examination, Evaluate and answer questions about puberty