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There are many new responsibilities when you have a baby. One of them is to make sure they get the checkups that they need. Well-baby exams are important in making sure that your baby is growing and developing properly. If there are problems, you can catch them early. This means that there is a better chance for treatment.
During these checkups, your baby will get any needed vaccines and screenings. This is also a good chance to ask your health care provider any questions about how to care for your baby.
Related Issues
- Finding a Doctor for Your New Baby (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Talking to Your Child's Doctor (Nemours Foundation)
Specifics
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Newborn Screening: MedlinePlus Health Topic
(National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
- Your Baby's First Vaccines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Find an Expert
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Also in Spanish
- Find a Pediatrician or Pediatric Specialist (American Academy of Pediatrics) Also in Spanish
- KidsHealth (Nemours Foundation)
Patient Handouts
- Well-child visits (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
- Your Baby's First Vaccines: What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF