ROUTINE WELL CHILD VISITS

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Routine Well-Child Visits

At Thrive Pediatrics, your child’s health and development are our top priority. Regular Well-Child Visits are essential for monitoring growth, ensuring developmental milestones are met, and addressing any concerns early. These visits help build a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being.

What Happens During a Well-Child Visit?

Well-child visits are comprehensive checkups designed to support your child’s health at every stage of development. During your child’s visit, we will:

Track growth and development
Perform a complete physical exam
Provide immunizations as recommended by the CDC and AAP
Conduct vision and hearing screenings at recommended intervals
Conduct age-specific screening to evaluate for autism and mental well-being
Perform age-specific laboratory tests to check for anemia, abnormal lead levels or cholesterol levels
Discuss nutrition and healthy habits
Address any health concerns
Discuss oral health and apply fluoride varnish at recommended intervals

How Often Should My Child Have a Well-Child Visit?

Following the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, we recommend well-child visits at the following ages:

Newborn visit (within the first week)
1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months
12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, 2 ½ years
Annually from ages 3 to 21

Expert tip 🡪 Check out this helpful resource on what to expect during each well child visit here and others in our Resources section.

ROUTINE WELL CHILD VISITS