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Well-child visits are regular medical check-ups. They are important for all children from birth to age 21. The visits may also include immunizations (shots). Well-child visits make sure your child is growing up healthy. If the doctor finds a problem, he or she will watch it and treat it early.
How often should my child have a well-child visit?
- From birth to age 2: at 2 weeks, one month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months and 24 months.
- From age 3 through age 21: every year.
What will be done at a well-child visit?
- Eye and hearing tests
- Blood pressure check
- Dental check-up
- Any needed shots
- Any needed lab tests
- A check for proper growth and development
- Advice about growth progress
Will I have to pay for a well-child visit?
No. Well-child visits are a benefit of being a First Choice member.
How do I schedule my child for a well-child visit?
Call your child's primary care provider (PCP) office to make an appointment. When you call, tell them your child is a First Choice member.
Download the well-child schedule.
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