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
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