Regular checkups for babies, children and adolescents are the cornerstone to providing good health to your child through preventative and anticipatory guidance. All of these recommendations are based on American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. We use these times to answer your questions and provide educational material to help you grow into the best parent possible.
Suggested Checkup Guide for Children
AGE | PURPOSE |
2 weeks | Checkup |
4 weeks | Possible second checkup and discuss vaccinations |
2 months | Checkup; 1st series of vaccinations |
4 months | Checkup; 2nd series of vaccinations |
6 months | Checkup; 3rd series of vaccinations |
9 months | Check for development and growth and vision screen |
12 months | Checkup; 4th series of vaccinations |
15 months | Checkup; 5th series of vaccinations |
18 months | Checkup |
2 years old | Checkup and lab |
2.5 years old | Checkup; Dtap/Tdap and Hepatitis A vaccinations |
3 & 4 years old | Annual exams and lab vision screen |
5 years old | Kindergarten checkup and vaccinations |
6-11 years old | Suggest complete physical every 18-24 months, lab advisable |
12-21 years old | Adolescent annual exam strongly recommended |