Well Child Exams and Immunizations
5 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 at age 4 or 5.
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1
Screenings: Developmental/behavioral screening
6 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†;
Lab/other: Lipid profile, Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening
7 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†
Lab/other: Lipid profile, Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening
8 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†
Lab/other: Lipid profile, Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening
9 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†
Lab/other: Lipid profile, Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening
10 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations: Influenza†
Lab/other: Lipid profile, Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening
1Fluoride varnish available
2 Vision and hearing
†Influenza – once a year during flu season.
‡HPV – 2 doses given typically 6 months apart at 11-12 year old adolescent well child visit (may be started as early as 9 years old). If first dose given on or after 15th birthday (and through age 26), 3 doses are 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.