Annual pediatric check-ups also focus on the child’s general health, growth and development. They provide an opportunity for the doctor to assess existing medical conditions, address health concerns promptly and provide parents with crucial information about their children’s health. Well-care visits are for individuals who are 20 years below. As mentioned earlier, these start when the child is a few days old. The frequency of the visits are more often during the first two years of life wherein the child is expected to be seen by the doctor at least three times per year. This is the time when rapid growth and change are observed. The checkups are for both healthy children and those with medical issues. Once the child turns three, the once-a-year pediatric visit will commence. However, additional visits may become necessary if psychosocial and developmental issues, among others, are observed.