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Child Preventive Care Timeline |
Check-up visits are important for your child's health. Some authorities recommend these visits at the following ages: 2-4 weeks; 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months; and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 years. Your child's doctor or other health care provider will discuss with you the individual needs of your child. At check-up visits, your child may receive a physical examination and the types of preventive care shown below.
Children with special risk factors may need more frequent and additional types of preventative care. Some examples:
Risk Factor Preventative Service(s) Needed Exposure to TB TB test Sexually active Pap test(females);syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia tests High-risk sexual behavior AIDS test, hepatitis immunization Drug abuse AIDS, TB test, hepatitis immunization
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