At each well visit, a comprehensive physical exam will be performed on your child. Our practice follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For descriptions of these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit www.vaccinesafety.edu. You may also visit www.immunize.org. For detailed information sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis.
Your Baby’s Age | Vaccines/Tests For | Discussion Points |
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2 – 5 days | Hepatitis B (if not given at the hospital) | Feeding & Jaundice |
2 weeks | N/A | Car Seat Saftey & Weight Gain |
1 month | N/A | Sleep Pattern, Weight Gain, Feeding, Stool Pattern & Colic |
2 months | Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Meningitis-Hib, Pneumococcus, Rotavirus & Hepatitis B | Sleep Pattern, Infant Interaction, Baby Sitters, Injury Prevention & Feeding |
4 months | Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Mentngitis-Hib, Pneumococcus & Rotavirus | Introducing Solid Foods, Motor Skills, Read/Play, Sibling Jealousy, Teething & No Walker |
6 months | Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Meningitis-Hib, Pneumococcus, Rotavirus, Influenza & Anemia Test | Weaning Night Time Feeding, Sunscreen, Motor Skills, Cup and Flouridated, Childproofing Home & Water |
9 months | Hepatitus B (if not given at 6 months) | Dental Care/Sleep Issues, Appetite Changes, Developmental Screening & Childproofing Home |
12 months | Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis A, Lead Level & Anemia Test | Water Saftey, Diet, Transitioning to Whole Milk, Lead Exposure, Anemia, Rear Facing Car Seat, Separation Anxiety & Dental Care |
15 months | Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Meningitis-Hib & Pneumococcus | Temper Tantrums, Bedtime Rituals, Following Commands, Dental Care & Rear Facing Car Seat |
18 months | Hepatitis A, Anemia Test & Lead Level | Vocabulary, Rear Facing Car Seat & Dental Care |
24 months | Combining Words, Nutrition/Cholesterol, Socal Skills, Forward Facing Car Seat & Dental Care | |
30 months | N/A | Verbal Skills & Dental Care |
3 years (and annually until 18) | Blood Pressure & Vision Test | Dental Care, Saftey & Age Appropriate Topics |