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 | |
