What to Expect at Pediatric Well Visits by Age
Child well visits are an important part of keeping your child healthy as they grow. These routine checkups allow your pediatric provider to monitor growth and development, administer recommended immunizations, perform age-appropriate screenings, and answer questions about your child's health.
Staying up to date with well visits helps ensure your child receives the preventive care needed from infancy through young adulthood.
Browse Well Visits by Age
What to Expect for Well Visits: 3–5 Days
Immunizations
- Hep B #1 and RSV vaccine (if not given in the hospital)
2 Weeks
Immunizations
- Hep B #1 and RSV vaccine
- Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Edinburgh (Postpartum Depression Screen)
- Newborn Screen #2
1 Month
Immunizations
- Hep B and RSV vaccine
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Postpartum Depression Screening (Edinburgh)
2 Months
Immunizations
- Pediarix (DTaP-Hep B-Polio)
- Hib
- PCV15
- Rotavirus
- RSV (in season)
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Postpartum Depression Screening (Edinburgh)
4 Months
Immunizations
- Pediarix (DTaP-Hep B-Polio)
- Hib
- PCV15
- Rotavirus
- RSV (in season)
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Postpartum Depression Screening (Edinburgh)
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ Developmental Screening)
6 Months
Immunizations
- Pediarix (DTaP-Hep B-Polio)
- Hib
- PCV15
- Rotavirus
- Flu (in season)
- RSV vaccine
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ Developmental Screening)
What to Expect for Well Visits: 9-18 Months
Every Visit
Immunizations
- Flu vaccine (available during flu season, September–March)
Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ Developmental Screening)
- Oral assessment and fluoride application screening
9 Months
Immunizations
- Hep B #3 (if no birth dose)
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Hemoglobin testing (per provider guidance)
12 Months
Immunizations
- Hep A #1
- PCV15
- MMR-Varicella
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Hemoglobin testing
- Lead testing
- Vision Screen
- Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
15 Months
Immunizations
- DTaP
- Hib
18 Months
Immunizations
- Hep A #2
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Autism Screening (MCHAT)
What to Expect for Well Visits: 2-5 Years
Yearly Screenings & Immunizations
Immunizations
- Flu vaccine (during flu season)
- Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Vision Testing
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ Developmental Screening)
- Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
- Oral assessment and fluoride application screening
2 Years
Immunizations
- Hep A #2 (if not completed at 18 months)
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Autism Screening (MCHAT)
- Hemoglobin testing
- Lead testing
2.5 Years
- See yearly screenings & immunizations.
3 Years
- See yearly screenings & immunizations.
4 Years
Immunizations
- DTaP-Polio
- MMR-Varicella
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Hearing Screen
5 Years
Immunizations (if not completed at 4 years)
- DTaP-Polio
- MMR-Varicella
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Hearing Screen (if not completed at 4 years)
What to Expect for Well Visits: 6–9 Years
Yearly Screenings & Immunizations
Immunizations
- Flu vaccine (during flu season)
- Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Vision Testing
- Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
6–9 Years
- Continue yearly screenings and immunizations.
What to Expect for Well Visits: 10–13 Years
Yearly Screenings & Immunizations
Immunizations
- Flu vaccine (September–March)
- HPV
Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Yearly Vision Testing
- Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
10 Years
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Lipid Profile (See handout)
11 Years
Immunizations
- MCV4 #1
- Tdap
- HPV
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Depression Screening
12 Years
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Hearing Screen
- Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
13 Years
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
What to Expect for Well Visits: 14–21 Years
Yearly Screenings & Immunizations
Immunizations
- Flu vaccine (September–March)
- HPV (if not previously completed)
Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Yearly Vision Testing
- Adolescent Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
- Lipid testing evaluation (may include additional labs)
- Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
14 Years
- Continue yearly screenings and immunizations.
15 Years
- Continue yearly screenings and immunizations.
16 Years
Immunizations
- MCV4 #2
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Screening
- CRAFFT Screening
17–18 Years
Immunizations
- MenB (optional)
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Lipid Profile
- Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Screening
- Becoming an Adult Checklist (18 years)
19+ Years
Immunizations
- MenB (optional)
Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments
- Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Screening
- Universal HIV Testing
- For women: Pap smears are not recommended until 21 years of age.
- Becoming an Adult Checklist