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What's considered preventive care for children?

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Preventive healthcare can help children stay healthy when they're young and also as they grow older

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1. Well-child visits

These visits happen every few months when your child is an infant, and yearly after that.

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2. Vaccinations

Vaccinations for children protect them from serious diseases now and in the future.

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3. Behavioral and mental health screenings

Pediatricians routinely screen children for conditions.

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4. Blood tests

Various blood test screenings should be conducted throughout childhood

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5. Vision and hearing screenings

Screenings for children's vision and hearing are regular tests administered to newborns, toddlers, and children