What is a Well-Child Exam?
Date: 07/18/17
A well-child exam is different than a sports or school physical. A well-child exam is a comprehensive exam that includes:
- Review of a child’s medical history
- Listening to questions and concerns from the parents or child, and checking out the problem
- Review of any medicine the child may take
- A physical exam (more detailed than a sports or school physical)
- Review of a child’s vision and hearing
- Developmental screenings
- Other screening tests due for the child
- Creating a plan of care for any problems found
- Labs and other tests, if needed
- Referrals, if needed
- Immunizations, as needed
- Age-appropriate wellness education including diet, sleep, school, interpersonal and family behaviors and safety
MHS wants you to get your well-child exam. It is included as a part of your insurance through MHS for every child from newborn to age 21. Plus, you earn a reward for getting your well-child exam.
Get your child’s well-child check-up today!
Learn more about well-child check-ups and immunizations: Immunization Schedules and Preventive Care.