What to Expect at Pediatric Well Visits by Age

Regular well visits allow your child’s provider to monitor growth and development, provide recommended immunizations, and screen for important health milestones.

Below is an overview of what to expect at each stage of your child’s well visits.

Newborn to 6 Months: What to Expect at 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 (Post partum depression screen)
• Newborn Screen #2

1 Month

Immunizations:
• Hep B and RSV vaccine

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
•Post –partum depression screening (Edinburgh)

2 Months

Immunizations:
• Pediarix (DTaP-Hep B-Polio), Hib, PCV15, Rotavirus, RSV (in season)

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
Post –partum depression screening (Edinburgh)

4 Months

Immunizations:
• Pediarix (DTaP-Hep B-Polio), Hib, PCV15, Rotavirus, RSV (in season)

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Post –partum depression screening (Edinburgh)
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ developmental screening)

6 Months

Immunizations:
• Pediarix (DTaP-Hep B-Polio), Hib, PCV15, Rotavirus
• Flu (in season) and RSV vaccine

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ developmental screening)

9–18 Months: What to Expect at Well Visits

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 and Lead testing
• Vision Screen
• Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)

15 Months

Immunizations:
• DTaP and Hib

18 Months

Immunizations:
• Hep A #2

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Autism Screening (MCHAT)

2–5 Years: What to Expect at Well Visits

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 mo)
See yearly screenings & immunizations
• Autism Screening (MCHAT)

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Hemoglobin testing
• Lead testing

2.5 years: See yearly screenings & immunizations
3 years: See yearly screenings & immunizations

4 Years

Immunizations:
• DTaP-Polio & MMR-Varicella
See yearly screenings & immunizations

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Hearing screen

5 Years

Immunizations (if not completed at 4 years)
• DTaP-Polio & MMR-Varicella
See yearly screenings & immunizations

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Hearing Screen (if not completed at 4 years)

6–9 Years: What to Expect at Well Visits

See yearly screenings & immunizations

Immunizations:
• Flu vaccine (during flu season)

Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Vision Testing
• Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)

10–13 Years: What to Expect at Well Visits

Immunizations:
• Flu vaccine (September–March)
• HPV

Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Yearly Vision Testing
• Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)

10 Years

See yearly screenings & immunizations

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Lipid Profile (See handout)

11 Years

Immunizations:
• MCV4#1, TdaP, HPV

See yearly screenings & immunizations
• Depression Screening

12 Years

See yearly screenings & immunizations

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Hearing Screen
• Depression Screening (PHQ-9)

13 Years

See yearly screenings & immunizations

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Depression screening (PHQ-9)

14–21 Years: What to Expect at Well Visits

Immunizations:
• Flu vaccine (September - March)
• HPV (if not done previously)

Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Yearly Vision Testing
• Adolescent Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
• Lipid testing evaluation – may include other labs
• Social Determinants of Health Screening (SDOH)

14 Years

See yearly screenings & immunizations

15 Years

See yearly screenings & immunizations

16 Years

Immunizations:
• MCV4 #2

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Chlamydia/Gonorrhea screening
• CRAAFT screening

17–18 Years

Immunizations:
• MenB (optional)

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Lipid Profile
• Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Screen
• Becoming an Adult Check list (18 yr)

19+ Years

Immunizations:
• MenB (optional)

Additional Tests/Screens/Assessments:
• Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Screen
• Universal HIV Testing
• For Women: Pap Smears not recommended until 21 yrs of age
• Becoming an Adult Check list

Well visits are an important part of your child’s health and development. These visits allow providers to monitor growth, provide recommended immunizations, and address any concerns as your child grows. Staying consistent with these visits helps ensure your child receives the screenings and preventive care appropriate for each stage of life.