South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Black Women
• Caring for Your Baby
• Facts for Fathers
• Health Care Professionals
• Dispelling the Myths

Regular Check-ups

After your baby has been born, regular check-ups with your baby's health care provider are a very important part of keeping your child healthy. See that your children visit their doctor or clinic regularly.

The following services are a part of your baby's regular check-up:

• A complete head-to-toe physical, which includes lab tests, vision and hearing screening, dental screening and developmental screening;
• Healthy history;
• Nutrition, safety, child care and other education; and
• Shots (immunizations).

Recommended Regular Check-up Visit Schedule

• During the first month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• After 6 years, every two years

If you need help finding a doctor or your baby, call the Care Line at 1-800-868-0404.