## Overview

 

 ### What preventive care screenings for young kids are covered by my insurance plan?

Health insurance typically covers preventive care services, such as well child visits, immunizations and developmental screenings. Be sure to check your plan for coverage details.

During well child visits, the pediatrician or family practice doctor will check your child’s height and weight, as well as track various development milestones. The doctor will also offer information and advice to help keep your child safe and healthy.

### Some typical preventive care services and screenings for young kids:

- Advice on nutrition, healthy weight and body mass index (at about age 2)
- Autism screening at 18-24 months
- Immunizations (vaccines), including DTaP, MMR, flu shots and other vaccines (see descriptions below)
- Developmental and behavioral assessment
- Hearing and vision testing
- Counseling on avoiding tobacco exposure and use
- Lead exposure test and discussion about poison safety
- Car and booster seat discussions



 

 

 

 

 ### Preventive Care Resources

It’s important to understand what’s medically recommended and what your specific plan covers. Use these resources to research. Find additional details in your benefit booklet.



 

[2026 Preventive care services details](https://bluecrossmn.widen.net/content/gqpeanrbc5/original/2026-detailed-description-of-preventive-services-c2760r17.pdf)

[Women's preventive care details](/understanding-health-insurance/preventive-care/preventive-care-women)

 

 

 

 

 

 

## Schedule

 ### Vaccination/immunization schedule for your young child

**Vaccine****Purpose****Age**Hep BProtects against Hepatitis BAt Birth  
1-2 months after first dose  
6-18 months after second doseRVProtects against Rotavirus2 months  
4 months  
6 monthsDTaPProtects against Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis2 months  
4 months  
6 months  
15-18 months  
4-6 yearsHibProtects against Haemophilus influenzae type b2 months  
4 months  
6 months  
12-15 monthsPCVProtects against Pneumococcal disease2 months  
4 months  
6 months  
12-15 monthsIPVProtects against Polio2 months  
4 months  
6 -18 months  
4-6 yearsMMR Protects against Measles, Mumps & Rubella12-15 months  
4-6 yearsVaricellaProtects against Chicken Pox12-15 months  
4-6 yearsHep AProtects against Hepatitis A12-18 months (2 doses, 6 months apart)InfluenzaProtects against fluAnnually in the fall, starting at 6 months

 

 

 

 ### Other preventive care screenings for young children

Your child’s doctor may order other preventive exams, based on your child’s family history or other risk factors.

Examples may include:

- Screening for sickle cell anemia or other conditions, based on family history or ethnicity
- Iron supplementation, if risk of iron-deficiency anemia
- Domestic violence (including child abuse) screening and counseling
- Nutrition counseling, if weight or growth concerns

## What can I do to help my children stay healthy?

At each visit, your doctor (or pediatric nurse practitioner) will ask you about your child’s growth and offer guidance for keeping your child safe and healthy at each stage of development.

Tips may include:

- Baby-proofing your home
- Not exposing babies and young children to secondhand smoke
- Protecting them from the sun
- Preventing injuries by using car seats and safety helmets



 

 

 

 

 

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