Key Takeaways

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The child well care visit should include a developmental examination, which involves motor, cognitive, language, behavioral, and social functioning. • There are many causes of developmental delay, some of which are avoidable with proper care of the pregnant mother and child. • The well visit or annual exam screens for early disease, monitors chronic health issues, and focuses on disease prevention and health promotion. • The screening tests given to the adult depend on the adult’s age at the time of the well visit. • Immunizations are given at all ages and are intended to prevent infectious diseases. There are some immunizations that are only given to certain populations.