4 Year Check-Up
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Well Visit Checklist
• Annual Check-Up Visits
• Check Vitals
• Vision Screen & Hearing Screen
• Fluoride Varnish
• What to expect at this ageFeeding
• Limit high-calorie snack foods
• Teach child to make healthy food choices
• Provide opportunities for daily exerciseSleeping/Hygiene
• Continue a consistent bedtime routine
• Continue teaching good self care habits
• May or may not be dry at night
• Brush your child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice each day after their first and last meal to help prevent cavities -
Development
• Describes features of him/herself (gender, age, hair color, etc)
• Gives first and last name
• Speech is clearly understandable
• Hops on one foot
• Copies a cross
• Fantasy Play
• Tells and listens to stories
• Sings songs from memory
• Names at least 4 colors
• Can dress self, and brush own teethSafety
• Car seat safety - Follow AAP Guidelines
• Sunscreen and DEET(<10%) containing insect repellant are safe to use
• Remember gun safety
• Keep sharp and small objects out of reach
• Remember water safety
• Be aware of potential ingestions/poisonings
• Always wear a helmet! Even on tricycles! -
Downloads
• 4 Year Visit
• Fluoride Varnish Educational Brochure
• Brushing Your Child’s TeethImmunizations
• DTaP, IPV, MMR, VAR, IIVPlease Download, Fill Out, and Bring to Your Appointment
• PEARLS English
• PEARLS Spanish
5 Year Check-Up
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Well Visit Checklist
• Annual Check-Up Visits
• Check Vitals
• Vision Screen & Hearing Screen
• Fluoride Varnish
• What to expect at this ageFeeding
• Limit high-calorie snack foods
• Teach child to make healthy food choices
• Provide opportunities for daily exerciseSleeping/Hygiene
• Continue a consistent bedtime routine
• Continue teaching good self care habits
• May or may not be dry at night
• Brush your child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice each day after their first and last meal to help prevent cavities -
Development
• Prepare child for school
• Consistent discipline
• Lots of praise
• School adjustment issues possible
• Get to know your child's school teacher
• Determine Kindergarten readiness: Counts to 10, names 4 colors, mature pencil hold
• Draws picture with 6 body parts, can balance on one foot, can copy a square and triangle, can tell a simple storySafety
• Car seat safety - Follow AAP guideline
• Remember gun safety
• Remember water safety - formal swimming lessons
• Remember to use a bike helmet with bikes, scooters, skates, skateboards, etc
• Remember the importance of sunscreen and insect repellent
• Teach stranger safety -
Downloads
• 5 Year Visit
• Fluoride Varnish Educational Brochure
• Brushing Your Child’s TeethImmunizations
• IIV (seasonally)Please Download, Fill Out, and Bring to Your Appointment
• PEARLS English
• PEARLS Spanish
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776 Daniel Ellis Dr. Bldg 2,
Suite A
Charleston, SC 29412
Office 843.795.8100
Fax 843.722.3010
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1952 Long Grove Dr. Suite 202
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Office 843.971.2992
Fax 843.971.2998
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Summerville, SC 29486
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2067 Charlie Hall Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29414
Office 843.573.2535
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