What are the purposes and principles of well child monitoring?

The purpose and principles of well-child monitoring are as follows:

Well-child monitoring forms the foundation of primary pediatric healthcare services. It is not just a service for healthy children but is for all children, including:

• Monitoring their growth and development.
• Assessing their overall health.
• Providing preventive healthcare practices such as vaccinations and health education.

Monitoring Frequency

Examinations are scheduled at the following intervals:

• 2-4 days, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 months.
• 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 years.
• Blood pressure measurement.
• Vision screening at 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 months.
• Hearing screening at 2, 4, 5, 6, 12 years.
• Complete blood count at 6 months, 2, 5, 12 years.
• Urinalysis at 9 months, 5, 12 years.
• Cholesterol for high-risk group at 3 years.
• Dental screening at 3, 5, 12 years.

At each visit:

• Height,
• Weight,
• Head circumference should be measured and plotted on growth charts.

Vaccination

• Ensuring the timely implementation of the vaccination program for every child.
• Avoiding interruptions in vaccination due to invalid reasons.
• Providing families with information about the necessity and potential side effects of vaccines.
• Every visit is an opportunity to review the child's vaccination status during each examination.