Doing Well Child Exams the Right Way

What Happens During a Well Child Exam?

Well child exams are a form of preventative measure to ensure your children are growing up healthy and safe. These exams are a routine part of caring for and protecting your child’s well-being. In each well child exam, your child will be checked for the following:

• Height and Weight. During the exam, your child’s pediatrician will check their height and weight to ensure they are in a healthy percentile. If your child falls above or below these healthy averages, our pediatricians will recommend a plan to get them where they need to be.
• Blood Pressure and Body Temperature. Your child will be checked to ensure they fall within a healthy blood pressure range and that their body temperature is normal (98.6°F). If either of these vary from the norm, your AGC pediatrician will pinpoint any underlying conditions or disorders.
• Hearing and Vision. It is vital, especially for school age children, that we test for hearing and vision impairments. Education and social interactions are can be hindered if these impairments are not treated. If your pediatrician recognizes any impairments, they may recommend you visit an eye doctor or an ear, nose and throat specialist for treatment.
• Urine Samples. Urine samples help the pediatrician recognize any underlying issues such as kidney disease, urinary tract infections, tumors, diabetes or other medical conditions.
• Complete Physical Exam. A complete physical exam helps the pediatrician to note any causes for concern. During this process they check for any bodily abnormalities that may indicate an underlying serious medical condition.
• Immunization Booster Shots. Well child exams are a great way to stay up to date on your child’s immunizations and boosters before the school year begins. Ask your pediatrician which immunizations your child needs for the upcoming school year.