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Well Child Visits

 

It is important to keep your child’s health and growth on track. Children need a well child visit, even when they are not sick. These visits can help uncover possible problems before they become serious.

Well child visits are a chance to focus on your child’s wellness and growth.

Your child may be eligible for rewards for a well visit.

What to expect at a Well Child Visit:

  • Talk about ways to keep your child healthy
  • Measure your child’s growth and development
  • Get information on screenings. These include vision, hearing, and dental
  • Education on childhood illnesses and immunizations
  • 1 or more blood lead screenings are needed for children before their 2nd birthday

Dental visits are recommended for the first time at 1 year of age, then every 6 months after that.

Your child should have a wellness visit with the doctor at the following ages:

  • Birth
  • 3 to 5 days
  • 1 month
  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months / 1 year
  • 15 months / 1 year and 3 months
  • 18 months / 1 year and 6 months
  • 24 months / 2 years
  • 30 months / 2 years and 6 months
  • 3 years – 21 years: At least once per year

Need help finding a doctor or scheduling a visit? Use our Find a Provider tool or call our Member Services Team at 866-606-3700 (TTY: 711) Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Meridian can also help you find a ride to your child’s visit. To use this benefit, just call our transportation line at 866-796-1165. Learn more about Meridian’s transportation services.

HELPFUL LINKS

 

Infant Safe Sleep Information

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Common Questions & Concerns – HealthyChildren.org

Síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SMSL): todo lo que debe saber - HealthyChildren.org

Safe Sleep for Babies | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – YouTube

Nutrition

 Nutrition Tips for Children

Nutrición - HealthyChildren.org

How to Reduce Added Sugar in Your Child’s Diet: AAP Tips - HealthyChildren.org

Cómo reducir el azúcar agregado de la dieta de su niño: consejos de la AAP - HealthyChildren.org

Physical Activity

Energy Out: Daily Physical Activity Recommendations - HealthyChildren.org

Gasto de calorías (energía): recomendaciones para la actividad física diaria - HealthyChildren.org

Vaccine Schedule

Vaccines for Your Children By Age | CDC

Vacunas para sus hijos por edad | CDC