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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. A description of these check ups are provided below. Remember to write down any questions you may have for your doctor before his checkups. |
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Fifteen Months
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- Examination of your infant's growth and development.
- Review of feeding and sleep schedules.
- Screening height, weight and head circumference.
- Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, and diet.
- Immunizations: Hib, IPV, MMR, Varivax (if they weren't given at 12 months).
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Eighteen Months
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- Examination of your infant's growth and development.
- Review of feeding and sleep schedules.
- Screening height, weight and head circumference.
- Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, and diet.
- Immunizations: DTaP.
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Two Years
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- Examination of your infant's growth and development.
- Review of feeding and sleep schedules.
- Screening height, weight and head circumference.
- Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, and diet.
- Screening test: blood level to check for anemia, screening questionnaire for lead poisoning risk.
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Three Years
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- Examination of your child's growth and development.
- Screening height, weight and blood pressure.
- Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, and diet.
- Screening test: vision test.
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