Well-Child Visits
Routine well-child visits are the foundation of pediatric care at Kaplan Pediatrics in Plano. These checkups track growth, development, behavior, and general health from birth through age 21. They are also when many immunizations are given according to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Well visits are scheduled on a regular basis, with more frequent appointments in the first two years of life and annual visits for older children and teens when appropriate. Your child's doctor will let you know when the next checkup is due based on age and health needs.
How often are well visits scheduled?
Infancy and toddler years: Newborns and young children typically have checkups every few months so we can monitor feeding, growth, milestones, and immunizations on schedule.
School age: Annual well visits help review vision and hearing concerns, school performance, sleep, nutrition, and activity. Sports or camp forms can often be completed at these appointments when forms are provided in advance.
Teens: Yearly visits include private discussion time when appropriate, along with screening topics relevant to adolescent health. We continue caring for patients through age 21.
What happens at a well-child appointment?
- Height, weight, and head circumference measurements for younger children
- Physical exam focused on age-appropriate health concerns
- Discussion of nutrition, sleep, safety, and behavior
- Developmental screening and guidance for parents
- Immunizations when due, based on ACIP and AAP schedules
- Time for your questions about school, activities, or home routines
Forms, scheduling, and related resources
Established patients can open well-visit forms on our Current Patients page under Well Visits. New families should start on New Patients to download the registration packet before the first appointment.
Call (972) 943-9151 to schedule a well visit. For same-day illness concerns, ask about a sick appointment instead of a routine checkup. Learn more about Dr. Kaplan on Meet Dr. Kaplan, or send non-urgent questions through Contact us.