WCC
Medical abbreviation · Pediatric & Neonatal
| Stands for | Well-child check |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
WCC stands for Well-child check, a pediatric & neonatal abbreviation.
Routine preventive visit for infants, children and adolescents covering growth, development, physical exam, vaccinations, screening tests and anticipatory guidance. Visits follow the AAP's Bright Futures periodicity schedule.
Example: 12-month WCC: growing well, walking with support, MMR and varicella given, lead and hemoglobin checked.
Usage notes
Also written WCV (well-child visit). The schedule includes frequent visits in infancy, such as at 1, 2, 4, 6 and 9 months, then yearly from age three. Payers track well-child visit completion as a quality measure. In British usage WCC more often means white cell count.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.