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Well-Child Visits

Your guide to every well-child checkup from newborn through young adult. Tap any age below to see what to expect, which immunizations are given, and helpful resources for your family.

Schedule 3 months ahead with your child's primary provider.

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Newborn Visit
3–5 days old • Within 1–2 days of hospital discharge
What to Expect
  • Weight check and growth measurements
  • Jaundice monitoring (skin and lab check)
  • Feeding assessment (breast or bottle)
  • Newborn metabolic screen follow-up
  • Umbilical cord care review
Immunizations
  • Hepatitis B #1 (given at hospital; confirmed)
Guidance Topics
  • Safe sleep & SIDS prevention
  • Feeding schedules and cues
  • Caring for your newborn
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: Newborn (EN) Bright Futures: Newborn (ES) VIS: Hepatitis B HealthyChildren: Baby
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2-Week Visit
14 days old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements (weight, length, head circumference)
  • Family adjustment check-in
  • Feeding and sleep discussion
  • Lactation consultation available
Immunizations
  • None at this visit
Guidance Topics
  • Back to sleep, tummy to play
  • Vitamin D guidance
  • SIDS prevention reminders
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 2 Weeks (EN) Bright Futures: 2 Weeks (ES) HealthyChildren: Baby
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1-Month Visit
1 month old
What to Expect
  • Growth and development tracking
  • Parental guidance and questions
Screenings
  • Postpartum depression assessment
  • TB surveillance
Immunizations
  • None at this visit
Guidance Topics
  • Tummy time importance
  • Sleep patterns and routines
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 1 Month (EN) Bright Futures: 1 Month (ES) HealthyChildren: Baby
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2-Month Visit
2 months old • First major immunization visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements (weight, length, head)
  • First round of immunizations
  • Developmental milestone check
Screenings
  • Postpartum depression assessment
Immunizations
  • DTaP #1
  • Hepatitis B #2
  • IPV (Polio) #1
  • Hib #1
  • PCV20 #1 (Pneumococcal)
  • Rotavirus #1 (oral)
Guidance Topics
  • Colic and crying management
  • Safe sleep reminders
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 2 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 2 Months (ES) VIS: DTaP, HepB, IPV, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus HealthyChildren: Baby
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4-Month Visit
4 months old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Developmental milestone review
  • Discussion of solid food introduction timing
Screenings
  • Depression assessment
  • Anemia surveillance
Immunizations
  • DTaP #2
  • Hepatitis B #3
  • IPV (Polio) #2
  • Hib #2
  • PCV20 #2
  • Rotavirus #2 (oral)
Guidance Topics
  • Starting solid foods
  • Baby-proofing your home
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 4 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 4 Months (ES) VIS: DTaP, HepB, IPV, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus HealthyChildren: Baby
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6-Month Visit
6 months old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Discussion of fluoridated water
  • Crib adjustment for growing baby
Screenings
  • Depression assessment
  • TB surveillance
  • Lead screening
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • DTaP #3
  • Hepatitis B #4
  • IPV (Polio) #3
  • PCV20 #3
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Teething guidance
  • Solid food progression
  • Dental care basics
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 6 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 6 Months (ES) VIS: DTaP, HepB, IPV, PCV, Influenza HealthyChildren: Baby
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9-Month Visit
9 months old • Developmental screening visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Dental care discussion
  • Fluoride varnish application
Screenings
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
  • Oral health surveillance
  • Hemoglobin / lead testing
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Caring for your child's teeth
  • Stranger anxiety and separation
  • Finger foods and self-feeding
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 9 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 9 Months (ES) Ages & Stages Questionnaire HealthyChildren: Baby
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1-Year Visit
12 months old • Happy first birthday!
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Milk transition guidance (breast/formula to whole milk)
  • Car seat safety discussion
Screenings
  • TB surveillance
  • Lead screening
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • Hepatitis A #1
  • PCV20 #4
  • MMR #1
  • Varicella #1
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Playing is how toddlers learn
  • Cup and self-feeding transition
  • Dental visits should begin now
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 12 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 12 Months (ES) VIS: HepA, PCV, MMR, Varicella HealthyChildren: Toddler
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15-Month Visit
15 months old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Home safety emphasis
Screenings
  • Anemia surveillance
Immunizations
  • Hib #3
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Choking prevention
  • Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
  • Walking and exploration safety
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 15 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 15 Months (ES) VIS: Hib HealthyChildren: Toddler
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18-Month Visit
18 months old • Autism screening visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Language development focus
Screenings
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
  • M-CHAT Autism Screening
  • TB, anemia, lead surveillance
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • DTaP #4
  • Hepatitis A #2
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Communication and language development
  • Temper tantrums and discipline
  • Dental care reminders
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 18 Months (EN) Bright Futures: 18 Months (ES) VIS: DTaP, Hepatitis A Ages & Stages Questionnaire HealthyChildren: Toddler
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2-Year Visit
24 months old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Toilet training discussion
Screenings
  • M-CHAT Autism Screening
  • TB, dyslipidemia surveillance
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • Hepatitis A #2 (if needed)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Playground safety
  • Discipline and time-outs
  • Healthy nutrition and snacking
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 2 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 2 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Toddler
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2½-Year Visit
30 months old • Developmental screening visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Dental health discussion
  • Nutrition and snacking guidance
Screenings
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Healthy snack recommendations
  • Encouraging independence
  • Social skills and sharing
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 2.5 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 2.5 Years (ES) Ages & Stages Questionnaire HealthyChildren: Toddler
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3-Year Visit
3 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Imaginative play discussion
Screenings
  • Vision screening
  • TB, anemia, lead surveillance
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal, catch-up if behind)
Guidance Topics
  • Toilet training
  • Preschool readiness
  • Limiting screen time
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 3 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 3 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Preschool
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4-Year Visit
4 years old • Pre-kindergarten immunization visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Physical activity encouragement
Screenings
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • TB, anemia, lead, dyslipidemia
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • DTaP #5
  • IPV (Polio) #4
  • MMR #2
  • Varicella #2
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Physical activity and outdoor play
  • School readiness skills
  • Bike and water safety
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 4 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 4 Years (ES) VIS: DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella HealthyChildren: Preschool
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5-Year Visit
5 years old • Kindergarten readiness
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Speech and development review
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Kindergarten readiness assessment
Screenings
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • TB, anemia, lead surveillance
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • DTaP #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2 (if not given at 4 yr)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Bedtime routines — the Four B's
  • Exercise and nutrition
  • Bike helmet and pedestrian safety
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 5 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 5 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Grade School
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6-Year Visit
6 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • School performance review
  • Exercise and nutrition discussion
Screenings
  • Vision and hearing
  • TB, anemia, lead, dyslipidemia
  • Oral health assessment
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Helping children help themselves
  • Safety review (bike, water, stranger)
  • Healthy screen time limits
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 6 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 6 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Grade School
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7-Year Visit
7 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • School performance and development review
  • Exercise and nutrition discussion
  • Safety review
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Fat, cholesterol, and healthy eating
  • Reading and academic encouragement
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 7 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 7 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Grade School
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8-Year Visit
8 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Blood pressure and heart rate
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • School performance and activities review
  • Sleep discussion
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Self-esteem development
  • Exercise and nutrition
  • Internet and media safety
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 8 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 8 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Grade School
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9-Year Visit
9 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • School performance and development review
  • Exercise and nutrition discussion
Screenings
  • Vision and hearing
  • TB, anemia surveillance
  • Lipid profile (once between 9–11 years)
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Family dinners and mealtime
  • Peer relationships
  • Pre-puberty body changes
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 9 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 9 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Grade School
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10-Year Visit
10 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Blood pressure and heart rate
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Puberty discussion
Screenings
  • Vision and hearing
  • Lipid profile (once between 9–11 years)
Immunizations
  • Influenza (seasonal only)
Guidance Topics
  • Family mealtime importance
  • Peer relationships and activities
  • Puberty and body changes
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 10 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 10 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Grade School
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11-Year Visit
11 years old • Adolescent immunization visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • School performance and development
  • Puberty and substance abuse prevention
Screenings
  • Vision and hearing
  • TB, anemia, dyslipidemia
  • Lipid profile (once between 9–11 years)
Immunizations
  • Tdap #1
  • Meningococcal (MCV4) #1
  • HPV #1
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Social media and online safety
  • Puberty and body changes
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 11 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 11 Years (ES) VIS: Tdap, HPV, Meningococcal HealthyChildren: Teen
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12-Year Visit
12 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Vision screening
  • School performance and sports physicals
  • Body image and diet discussion
Screenings
  • Hearing, vision
  • TB, anemia, dyslipidemia
  • Adolescent depression screening
Immunizations
  • HPV #2 (if series incomplete)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Establishing chores and routines
  • Puberty and body image
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 12 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 12 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Teen
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13-Year Visit
13 years old • Portion of visit without parents
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • School performance and development
  • Body image and diet discussion
  • Private time with provider (without parents)
Screenings
  • Vision, hearing
  • TB, anemia, dyslipidemia
  • Adolescent depression screening
Immunizations
  • HPV #2 (if incomplete)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Teen behavior and risk-taking
  • Healthy relationships
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 13 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 13 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Teen
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14-Year Visit
14 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Sports physical forms (if applicable)
  • Risk-taking behavior and media safety
  • Private time with provider available
Screenings
  • Vision, hearing
  • TB, anemia, dyslipidemia
  • Adolescent depression screening
Immunizations
  • HPV #2 (if incomplete)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Teen behavior and healthy choices
  • Body image and nutrition
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 14 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 14 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Teen
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15-Year Visit
15 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements
  • Sports physical forms
  • Healthy choice reinforcement
  • Driver's permit discussion (if applicable)
Screenings
  • TB, anemia, dyslipidemia
  • Adolescent depression screening
  • Vision screening
  • Diabetes and cholesterol testing
Immunizations
  • HPV (3-dose series if not started before 15)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Teen behavior and healthy choices
  • Exercise, nutrition, body image
  • Driving safety
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 15 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 15 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Teen
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16-Year Visit
16 years old • Meningococcal booster visit
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Blood pressure and heart rate
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Activities, dating, and sleep discussion
  • Private time with provider available
Immunizations
  • Meningococcal (MCV4) #2
  • Meningococcal B (MenB)
  • HPV (if incomplete)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Teen driver safety message for parents
  • Exercise, nutrition, body image
  • Healthy relationships
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 16 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 16 Years (ES) VIS: MCV4, MenB, HPV HealthyChildren: Teen
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17–18 Year Visit
17–18 years old
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Sports physical forms (if applicable)
  • Healthy choice reinforcement
  • Private time with provider available
Screenings
  • Vision, hearing
  • TB, anemia, lipid profile
  • Adolescent depression screening
Immunizations
  • MCV4 (if incomplete)
  • MenB (if incomplete)
  • HPV (if incomplete)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Teen behavior and healthy choices
  • College/career planning
  • Exercise, nutrition, body image
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: 17–18 Years (EN) Bright Futures: 17–18 Years (ES) HealthyChildren: Young Adult
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19+ Year Visit
19 years and beyond • Transition to adult care
What to Expect
  • Growth measurements including BMI
  • Post-secondary transition discussion (college, work)
  • Healthy relationship education
  • College physical forms and required labs
  • Adult provider transition planning
Screenings
  • Hearing, vision
  • TB, anemia, dyslipidemia
  • Adolescent depression screening
Immunizations
  • MCV4 (if incomplete)
  • MenB (if incomplete)
  • HPV (if incomplete)
  • Influenza (seasonal)
Guidance Topics
  • Responsible decision-making
  • Transitioning to adult healthcare
  • Managing your own health
Resources for This Visit
Bright Futures: Young Adult (EN) Bright Futures: Young Adult (ES) Got Transition HealthyChildren: Young Adult
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