Well-child visits and recommended vaccinations are essential and help
make sure children stay healthy and are protected. Children who are not
protected by vaccines are more likely to get diseases like measles and
whooping cough. These diseases are extremely contagious and can be very
serious, especially for babies and young children. In recent years,
there have been outbreaks of these diseases, especially in communities
with low vaccination rates.
Well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including:
- Tracking growth and developmental milestones
- Discussing any concerns about your child’s health
- Getting scheduled vaccinations to prevent illnesses like measles and whooping cough (pertussis) and other serious diseases