Guide to your well child clinic visit: 18-month visit
Guide To Your Well Child Clinic Visit
18-month visit
In Alberta, babies and children see public health nurses at well child clinic visits at their local community health or public health centre. All regular childhood immunizations are provided at the well child clinic visit. There, public health nurses will also offer other services for your family that promote wellness and prevent disease.
Healthy Parents, Healthy Children is Alberta’s practical guide for pregnancy and being a parent. The Healthy Parents, Healthy Children books and website answer your questions about having the healthiest pregnancy possible and helping young children grow, learn, and be healthy. For your 18-month well child clinic visit, explore the links below for information on supporting your 18-month-old, or look up the page numbers in the Healthy Parents, Healthy Children: The Early Years book. Ask your healthcare provider how to get a copy.
Feeding and Nutrition
Preventing injuries
Reducing harm from tobacco, vaping, and cannabis
Family adjustment
Learn about caring for yourself while taking care of your family.
Other things to think about: 18 months
Resources
- Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
- AlbertaQuits Helpline: 1-866-710-7848
- Addiction Services Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
- Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
- Healthcare options in Alberta
To see this information online and learn more, visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca/health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=custom.ab_18_month_well_child_handout_inst.
For 24/7 nurse advice and general health information call Health Link at 811.
Current as of: July 26, 2024
Author: Early Years Health Promotion, Alberta Health Services
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