Taking Your Child to your Pediatrician
At the five year checkup, you can expect:- An examination of your preschooler's growth and development.
- A review of feeding and sleep schedules.
- Measurement of his height, weight and blood pressure.
- Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, and a proper diet.
- Immunizations: DTaP, IPV, Varivax booster (if your child hasn't had chickenpox) and MMR boosters (if not already given at the four year checkup).
- Screening test: vision test and hearing test.
For more information:
- Immunization Schedule
- Medical Advice
- How do I protect my kids from lead poisoning?
- When To Call Your Pediatrician for a Fever
More Topics for Your Five Year Old:
The Your Child At... articles are adapted from the Your Child newsletter and series of articles from keepkidshealthy.com and are used with the permission of Keep Kids Healthy, LLC.
