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Years 5-10 exam and immunization schedule

Years 5-10 exam and immunization schedule


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

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.