Preventive Pediatric Health

How often should your child visit his or her physician?

The American Academy of Pediatrics established the following general guidelines for healthy children to visit a physician:

• 2 to 4 days old      
• By 1 month           
• 2 months               
• 4 months               
• 6 months               
• 9 months               
• 1 year
• 15 months
• 18 months                     
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 8 years                        
• 10 years
• yearly until age 21

Well-Child Visits

Well-child visits or check-ups are important to keep your child in good health.

Your child’s provider will evaluate:

• Health exams
• Vision and hearing tests
• Vaccinations
• General health, growth and development
• Medical referrals to specialist, if needed

Schedule An Appointment

For information or to make an appointment, call The Department of Specialty Care, Pediatric Services at 740.399.3745.