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Well Child Visits
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| You will be making less frequent visits to your Pediatrician now that your child is older, but his growth and development will still be closely monitored. Checkups are generally done every two years now. A description of these visits are provided below. Remember to write down any questions you may have for your doctor before the visit. |
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Six Years
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- Examination of your child's growth and development.
- Screening height, weight and blood pressure.
- Review of school readiness.
- Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, diet and exercise.
- Immunizations: DTaP, IPV, MMR boosters (if not already given).
- Screening test: vision and hearing test (if not already passed).
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Eight Years
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- Examination of your child's growth and development.
- Screening height, weight and blood pressure.
- Review of school performance.
- Counseling for injury prevention, substance use, sexual development, dental health, diet and exercise.
- Immunizations: HepB series if not already given
- Screening test: vision and hearing test (if not already passed).
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Ten Years
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- Examination of your child's growth and development.
- Screening height, weight and blood pressure.
- Review of school performance.
- Counseling for injury prevention, substance use, sexual development, dental health, diet and exercise.
- Immunizations: HepB series if not already given
- Screening test: vision and hearing test (if not already passed).
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Twelve Years
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- Examination of your child's growth and development.
- Screening height, weight and blood pressure.
- Review of school performance.
- Counseling for injury prevention, substance use, sexual behavior, dental health, diet and exercise.
- Immunizations: Td booster, HepB series if not already given
- Screening test: scoliosis, vision and hearing test (if not already passed).
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