Well-child visits are a time when parents can check up on their child's health and make sure their child is growing and developing normally. Well-child visits usually start a few days after children are born and continue until your child turns 18.
During a well-child visit, your doctor will:
- perform a physical exam
- give the child any necessary shots (immunizations or vaccinations)
- track how your child is growing and developing (physically and behaviorally)
- talk about illness prevention, diet and physical fitness, and health and safety issues
Schedule:
The recommended immunization schedules, per the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics, for children through adolescents aged 18 years are available in the link below.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html
