The Child Health Check-Up program is a preventive and comprehensive service for eligible children birth through 20 years of age and for children in the MediKids program.
The Child Health Check-Up program provides for regular health check-ups that include a comprehensive health and developmental history (including assessment of behavioral health status); a comprehensive physical exam; nutritional and developmental assessment; vision, hearing and dental screenings; lab tests (including testing for lead poisoning); appropriate immunizations (shots); health education/anticipatory guidance; diagnosis and treatment; and referral and follow-up, as needed.
Eligible children and young adults should have a health check-up at birth; 2-4 days for newborns discharged in less than 48 hours after delivery; by 1 month; 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 9 months; 12 months; 15 months; 18 months; and once every year for ages 2-20. Individuals may also request a Child Health Check-Up at other times if they think their child needs it.
Good health starts with regular check-ups! Regular check-ups help to identify health problems before they become serious.
Is it time for your child’s check-up? Call your child’s doctor today to schedule an appointment.
For more information on Child Health Check-Ups, call your MediPass provider, HMO provider, County Health Department, your Community Health Center or your local Medicaid office.
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