Well-Child Exams

Available at:

Cape Girardeau, Perryville

WHAT IS A WELL-CHILD EXAM?

To ensure that your child is growing healthily and isn’t experiencing any underlying health conditions, it’s important to schedule a well-child exam once a year. Kids undergo many changes and develop rapidly from birth until they reach early adulthood. Keeping up with routine pediatric care is essential to stay on top of all of the changes that occur during this time. Our comprehensive care providers at Your Family Medical Clinic will let you know how often to bring your child in for a checkup. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality pediatric care so your child can grow up happy and healthy.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A WELL-CHILD EXAM?

The components of a well-child exam can vary based on the age and particular needs of your child. In most cases, this exam includes a physical and some diagnostic tests to help with the following:

Overall wellness
Illness prevention
Detect underlying conditions
Track growth and development

Along with providing the best care possible to your child, our providers at Your Family Medical Clinic value building long-lasting relationships with families. Helping kids feel comfortable around medical professionals can positively impact them for the rest of their lives.

WELL-CHILD EXAMS FAQ

How is a well-child exam different than a sick visit?

A sick visit is an exam scheduled on short notice to address an acute condition like fever, cold, or injury. Well-child exams are scheduled regularly to give your child a check-up to monitor growth and health to make sure your child is growing up healthy and strong.

At what ages do children typically have a well-child exam?

2 weeks
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
15 months
18 months
2 years
2.5 years
3 years to 19 years (each separate)

Are well-child exams necessary?

Well-child exams monitor your child’s health and progress during the pivotal years of their early development. It helps to ensure your child is properly developing and can help identify any disorders or developmental delays early so they can be addressed.

PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH

Well-child exams are an essential aspect of every child’s health, from infancy to adolescence to teen and young adult. These personalized assessments work to detect any physical, social, or mental conditions that could be impacting your child. From there, our team will work with your child to best manage their condition and find solutions to help them in their day-to-day life. Schedule a well-child exam at Your Family Medical Clinic by contacting our office today! Schedule your visit today.

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