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Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Care
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A comprehensive schedule for preventive pediatric health care including screenings, testing, and assessments is provided in this
timeline
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Last Updated
5/11/2013
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Adapted from Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age Five (Copyright © 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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