Why well visits?
Babies need a lot of wellness checkups to ensure their growth and development are on track. Akron Children’s pediatrician Alex Miksit, MD shares why well visits are essential during baby’s first year.
Well visits are important for your child's growth and development. Akron Children’s pediatrician Alex Miksit, MD shares why well visits are essential during baby’s first year. Kids should be seen for well visits at 12, 15, 18, 24 and 30 months - and then once a year from ages 3-21. Well visits include physical exams, any vaccines your child needs, age-related screenings, completion of sports/work/camp forms and much more.
Here’s why teen well visits are important, here’s what changes at age 12 and why teen health care privacy is important.
Vaccine schedule
Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect your kids. We follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine schedule.
Schedule a well visit
If your child needs a well visit, schedule online with MyChart if you have an active account. Otherwise, click here.
Wellness rewards and transportation resources
Many health insurance companies – including Ohio Medicaid plans – offer rewards for vaccines, well visits and other healthy activities! Transportation assistance may be available, too. See what Ohio Medicaid rewards are available.
