Newborn preventive health visit

Preventive Pediatric Health

Preventive Pediatric Health

Schedule

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:

Infants are usually seen within 48-72 hours of hospital discharge, and then again at:

2 Weeks | 2 Months | 4 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 7 well-child visits between the ages of 1 and 4.

12 Months | 15 Months | 18 Months | 24 Months | 30 Months | 3 Years | 4 Years 

 

Well-Child Visits 

Well-child visits or check-ups are important to keep your child in good health. During a well-child visit, your child's provider will perform:

  • Health exams 
  • Vision and hearing test
  • Vaccinations
  • General health, growth and development 
  • Medical referrals to a specialist, if needed 
To Schedule an Appointment

Drs. Lana & Maggie office at 740.399.3745