Check up & Immunization Schedule
The best way to maintain your child’s health is through periodic medical examinations. As they say, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”. Regularly scheduled check-ups are the key to early detection and treatment of developmental and growth disorders. These visits are also a good time to cover any questions that you may have concerning your child’s health, behavior, or school performance (it’s ok to bring your list). Last but not least, we’ll perform the necessary immunizations and lab tests. Regular checkups can also prevent the need for last-minute examinations prior to school, summer camp, etc.
Guidelines for preventive care are listed below:
AGE | Office Evaluation | Immunizations | Lab |
---|---|---|---|
2 Weeks | Growth, Exam | ||
2 Months | Growth, Exam | Pediarix, Prevnar, Hib, Rotateq | |
4 Months | Growth, Exam | Pediarix, Prevnar, Hib, Rotateq | |
6 Months | Growth, Exam | Pediarix, Prevnar, Hib, Rotateq | |
9 Months | Growth, Exam | CBC | |
12 Months | Growth, Exam | MMR, Varicella, Hep A | |
15 Months | Growth, Exam | DTaP, Prevnar, Hib | |
18 Months | Growth, Exam | Hep A | |
2 Years | Growth, Exam | Finish lmms if Neccessary | |
3 Years | Growth, Exam | ||
4 Years | Growth, Exam | DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella | |
5 Years | Growth, Exam | UA | |
Audio/Visual Screening | |||
7 Years | Growth, Exam | ||
9 Years | Growth, Exam | ||
11 Years | Growth, Exam | TdaP, Menactra, Gardasil (female) | |
13 Years | Growth, Exam | CBC(female), UA | |
15 Years | Growth, Exam | CBC(female), UA | |
17 Years | Growth, Exam | CBC(female), UA | |
19 Years | Growth, Exam | CBC(female), UA |
Immunization Abbreviations:
DTaP | Diphtheria, tetanus, Acellular Pertussis |
Gardasil | Human Papilloma Virus/cervical cancer |
Hep A | Hepatitis A |
Hep B | Hepatitis B |
Hib | Haemophilus Influenzae Type B |
IPV | Inactivated Polio |
Menactra | Meningococcal Meningitis |
MMR | Measles, Mumps, and Rubella |
Pediarix | Diptheria, Acellular Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Hep B |
Prevnar | Pneumococcus |
Rotateq | Rotavirus |
TdaP | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis |
Varicella | Chickenpox |