EARN GIFT CARDS for making healthy choices, including wellness exams for children. Visit our website for a list of rewards at kernfamilyhealthcare.com/members/health-and-wellnessservices/member-rewards-programs. Keep up with well-child visits Well-child visits with your doctor are important. Why? They help keep your child healthy. And they can help catch health problems early. How often should my child see their doctor? In the first two years of your child’s life, well-child visits are frequent. y Within the first month after your child is born, you may see your child’s doctor several times. y After your baby turns 1 month, visits are usually two to three months apart. y After your child turns 3 years old, they will see their doctor about once a year. y Well-child visits generally last until age 21. What things will my child’s doctor check? Every visit will include a physical exam. Your doctor will also: y Check weight and height. y Recommended vaccinations. y Check vision, hearing and other functions. y Discuss any concerns you have. How should I prepare for a well-child visit? Prepare by making a list of SEE CDC’S SUGGESTIONS for immunizations at the URL below or by scanning the QR code. questions. These could relate to your child’s health, diet, sleep, school or social life. Encourage your kids to ask questions of their own. This will help build trust between them and their doctor. cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/ child-easyread.html FAMILY HEALTH 2
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