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How Often Do Your Children Need Checkups?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends
that parents bring newborns to see a pediatrician within
a few days of birth. Then, schedule routine office visits at:
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
- 15 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
After your child’s second birthday, well-child visits can be
spread out to once a year. Schedule a routine checkup for
your growing child at ages 3, 4, 5 and 6. Then, you can visit
every other year, seeing the doctor at ages 8 and 10. After
that, the AAP suggests annual visits from ages 11 through 21.
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