Doctors recommend children get medical checkups at the following ages:
| 12 years | 17 years |
| 13 years | 18 years |
| 14 years | 19 years |
| 15 years | 20 years |
| 16 years | 21 years |
Immunizations
Immunizations should be given at the following ages:
| 12-21 years | *It is recommended to speak with your child’s medical provider for annual flu and Covid-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older. |
- Immunizations have saved millions of lives, mainly babies and children. But—if parents don’t continue to get their children their shots many diseases can, and will, return.
- Immunizations prevent more than a dozen potentially deadly diseases in children by the time they are 2.
- You should talk to your health care provider about how on-time immunizations can help protect your child.
- By working with your provider, you can help ensure that your child is healthy and fully protected!
| Cass County Public Health: (712) 243-7546 | Pottawattamie County Public Health: (712) 242-1155 |
| Harrison Home & Public Health: (712) 644-2220 | Shelby County Public Health: (712) 755-4422 |
| Mills County Public Health: (712) 527-9699 | Monona County Public Health: (712) 423-9175 |
To learn more about the HPV vaccine and how it can prevent cancer for your child, please click here.
Vision exams are recommended at:
| 12 years | 17 years |
| 13 years | 18 years |
| 14 years | 19 years |
| 15 years | 20 years |
| 16 years | 21 years |
Dental checkups are recommended at:
Every 6 months starting at age 3