Well-child care for newborns and infants (birth to 12 months) allows clinicians to identify any abnormalities in growth and development, administer vaccinations, and provide anticipatory guidance. History should focus on feeding, stooling, and sleeping. Trends in infant...
The well-child examination is a crucial time for health promotion and disease prevention in toddlers and preschool-aged children (ages 1-5 years). Critical components are the physical examination and developmental screening because they provide the opportunity to intervene on...
The goals of the well-child visit for school-aged children (ages 6-12 years) are health promotion, disease prevention, disease detection, and anticipatory guidance. Critical components include the physical examination and developmental surveillance. Vaccines remain a...
Well-child visits in adolescence (ages 13-17 years) are intended to assess growth and development, promote emotional well-being, and counsel patients and their families on safe behaviors at a time when youth are increasingly making independent choices that affect their health...
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