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1. What is a Well Child Check-up?

It is a visit to a Health Care Provider when your child is not sick. This visit includes a complete health history and a comprehensive physical exam. The physical exam includes the following:

• Age appropriate developmental screening
• Blood pressure (3 years and up)
• Hearing screening
• Height and weight measurement
• Immunizations
• Lab procedures: urinalysis, sickle cell, tuberculin skin test, lead screening
• Nutrition assessment
• Vision screening
• Vital signs

These visits are also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your child's health.

2. When should my child have a Well Child Check-up?

It is recommended that you take your child to his/her primary care provider for a Well Child Check-up at the following ages:

• 2 weeks
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 or 15 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• 2 to 20 years recommended annually

Remember to bring your child's immunization record with you to the appointment.