Dr. Frederick KuoUnitedHealthcare of CaliforniaWhen it comes to a child’s overall health, well-child visits are the perfect time to ensure their holistic development is progressing as it should. With back-to-school season ready to begin, it is a good time to discuss a child’s physical and mental health with their pediatrician or family doctor.What is a well-child visit?A well-child visit, sometimes referred to as a physical, is an annual appointment in which a child’s physician assesses their growth and development. These check-ups typically consist of physical examination, including assessing their growth and development; routine immunizations to prevent diseases like measles, polio, hepatitis B, chickenpox, whooping cough and other serious diseases; hearing and visi
