Well Child Exam and Immunizations
12 month well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and length; Head circumference
Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Chickenpox (Varicella); Hepatitis A (HAV); Influenza†
Lab/other: Hemoglobin*; Lead* (as needed); Tuberculosis (as needed); Fluoride varnish2
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
15 month well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and length; Head circumference
Immunizations: Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB); Pneumococcal Conjugate Virus (PCV 13); Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)**; Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish2
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
18 month well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and length; Head circumference
Immunizations: Hepatitis A (HAV)¹; Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish2
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
2 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Head circumference; Body Mass Index (BMI)
Lab/other: Lead* (as needed); Fluoride varnish2
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
2.5 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and length; Body Mass Index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†
Lab/Other: Fluoride varnish2
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
3 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body Mass Index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish2; Vision3
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
4 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body Mass Index (BMI)
Immunizations: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP); Polio (IPV); Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Chickenpox (Varicella); Influenza†; These pre-kindergarten immunizations may be completed between at age 4 or 5.
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish2; Vision and hearing3
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
*Done at 9 or 12 month checkup
**DTaP given at 15 or 18 months
1HAV given at 18 months or 2 years
2Fluoride varnish available
3Vision and hearing screenings as needed
†Influenza – once a year during flu season; twice the first year given
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Children’s Minnesota has a broad range of education materials as an information resource for parents. In addition to what to expect at each well child visit, developmental milestones and speech and language development, there is a wealth of information on everything from breastfeeding and medication charts to medical conditions and first aid. See our patient and family education materials for a complete listing.