Well-child visits are routine appointments recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to examine and check in on your child’s health and development during their milestone years. This is your time to talk to your child’s doctor about nutrition, safety, social and behavioral topics, age-appropriate tips to help your child learn, etc. During well-child visits, your child’s doctor can also talk to you about the importance of and recommended schedule for vaccines.
Well-baby exams and vaccines
Newborn to 30 months old
There is a lot that happens during the first year of baby’s life. Well-child exams occur quite frequently to ensure your child grows into a healthy walking and talking toddler. Learn more about the first year of baby’s life.
- Hospital re-check: 1 week after birth
- 1 month old
- 2 months old
- 4 months old
- 6 months old
- 9 months old
- 12 months old
- 15 months old
- 18 months old
- 24 months old
- 30 months old
Immunizations have reduced many diseases to very low levels in the United States. Recommended vaccines change as new immunizations are developed. In addition, new vaccines may be developed, and shortages may occur. Ask your child’s physician if you are interested in a child and adolescent immunization schedule. Learn about why it’s important to get your child vaccinated.
Well-child physicals
Starting at 3 years old, the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommends yearly physical exams, and every year thereafter until age 22.
- 3 years old
- 4 years old
- 5 years old
- 6 years old
- 7 years old
- 8 years old
- 9 years old
- 10 years old
- 11 years old
- 12 years old
- 13 years old
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
- 19 years old
- 20 years old
- 21 years old