Child Health Checkups and Vaccination

Medical and dental services focused on improving children's health by reducing occurrences of preventable illnesses and diseases.

A process of protecting against preventable diseases by introducing vaccines to build immunity.

Infants receive 3 doses of Hep B vaccine within the first few months. The first is usually given soon after birth.

Vaccine protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) in children.

A vaccine protecting against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacterium in children. Often included in childhood vaccination schedules (2, 4, 6, 12).

A vaccine protecting against measles, mumps, and rubella in children.

A vaccine protecting against chickenpox (varicella).

Important for tracking a child's health development over time using the same healthcare provider, ensuring smooth transitions between care providers.

Not a routine vaccination for children under 12 unless a single dose or two doses (4 weeks apart) given for children over 13.

A vaccine to prevent pneumococcal disease.

Two doses, at least 6 months apart, recommended for specific groups and regions.

Recommended annually for 6-month-old children with certain risk factors (e.g., asthma, cardiac disease).

Routine use in developed countries is not recommended due to the low risk of tuberculosis.

Newborns should have checkups within the first 24 hours and before discharge. Monthly checkups are needed during infancy.

Detect potential risks and high-risk children for more in-depth checkups or home visits as needed.

Encompasses areas like development, injury prevention, birth control, diet/exercise, substance & child abuse, smoking, dental health, sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases, depression, domestic violence, alternative medicine, and alcohol/drug use.