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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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