Annual exams

We follow the national guidelines for routine vaccinations established by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Ask your pediatrician which age-appropriate vaccines are necessary for your children.

We recommend the following schedule for your child’s well-visits and health screenings:

Ages 0-2

Well-child visits

Newborns need to see their pediatrician six times before their 16th month.

See your pediatrician for these health evaluations at your child’s annual well-child exams:

• Developmental screening
• Height and weight
• Physical examination
• Vision and hearing

Periodic evaluations

These exams and screenings are performed at different stages of your child’s development:

• Lead screening
• Newborn screening
• Oral health screening

Ages 3-6

Well-child visits

See your pediatrician for these health evaluations at your child’s annual well-child exams:

• Blood pressure, height and weight
• Developmental screenings
• Physical examination
• Vision and screening

Periodic evaluations

These exams and screenings are performed at different stages of your child’s development:

• Lead screening
• Oral health screening

Ages 7-10

Well-child visits

See your pediatrician for these health evaluations at your child’s annual well-child exams:

• Blood pressure, height and weight
• Physical examination

Periodic evaluations

These exams and screenings are performed at different stages of your child’s development:

• Cholesterol screening
• Tuberculosis screening

Ages 11-17

Well-child visits

See your pediatrician for these health evaluations at your child’s annual well-child exams:

• Blood pressure, height and weight
• Physical examination
• Vision and screening

Periodic evaluations

These exams and screenings are performed at different stages of your child’s development:

• Cholesterol screening
• Tuberculosis screening