Now is a great time to catch up on well-child visits
Don't let life get in the way of getting your child vaccinated.
Find a doctor
Your child’s pediatrician is your choice. Visit the Find a Doctor tool to find one of the many providers offered to Amerigroup Community Care members.
Schedule a ride
Your health plan may cover rides to your child’s doctor appointments.
Download the Amerigroup mobile app!
Manage your child’s health on the go, with everything in one place.
- Find a doctor, hospital, pharmacy, or specialist.
- Always have your child’s member ID card.
- Check your child’s symptoms.
- Call a registered nurse to talk in private about your child’s health, 24/7/365.
- Manage your child’s prescriptions.
Get your child’s checkups and money to shop.
For Amerigroup Community Care members, earning rewards is as easy as:
- Enrolling in the Healthy Rewards program.
- Going to your child’s doctor visit.
- Getting rewarded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
