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What to expect at your child’s well visit

Well-child visits help prevent your child from getting sick and track their growth. At these visits, your child’s doctor will examine your child and give them vaccinations to protect them against infections.

 

Select your child’s age to learn more about what to expect, like what vaccines they will receive, at each well visit.

 

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0-2 years old
 

When to visit the doctor: Every 1-3 months

Your child’s doctor wants to make sure they're growing at the right pace. They will track your child’s development stages, or milestones. When your child will begin to roll over, babble, and sit up are examples of milestones.
 

Your child will receive vaccines that teach their body to protect them against infections like:

  • Chickenpox
  • Hepatitis


Learn more about what vaccines your child will receive at each visit.

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3-6 years old
 

When to visit the doctor: Every year

Your child’s doctor may talk about healthy behaviors like daily screen time, nutrition, allergies, and others.
 

Your child will receive vaccines that teach their body to protect them against infections like:

  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Flu

Learn more about what vaccines your child will receive at each visit.

7-13 years old
 

When to visit the doctor: Every year

At these visits, your child’s doctor will give your child vaccines, provide behavioral health screenings, and talk to your child about hygiene and healthy habits. They may also provide annual physicals for school, sports, and camps.
 

Your child will receive vaccines that teach their body to protect them against infections like:

  • HPV
  • Flu
  • Meningitis

Learn more about what vaccines your child will receive at each visit.

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14-18 years old
 

When to visit the doctor: Every year

At these visits, your child’s doctor will give your child vaccines and talk to them about reproductive health and what it means to be a healthy adult. They may also provide annual physicals for school, sports, and camps.
 

Your child may also begin to have their own questions for the doctor.
 

Your child will receive vaccines that teach their body to protect them against infections like:

  • Meningitis
  • Flu

Learn more about what vaccines your child will receive at each visit.