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 |
EVALUATION |
IMMUNIZATIONS |
---|---|---|
2 wk |
Jaundice |
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2 mo |
--- |
DTaP - IPV - Hep B, PCV, HiB, Rotavirus |
4 mo |
Anemia* (prematurity <32 weeks) |
DTaP - IPV - Hep B, PCV, HiB, Rotavirus |
6 mo |
Fluoride |
DTaP - IPV - Hep B, PCV |
9 mo |
Fluoride |
--- |
12 mo |
Fluoride, Anemia, Lead*,TB* |
Var, MMR, Hep A |
15 mo |
Anemia* |
PCV, HiB, DTaP |
18 mo |
Autism, Anemia* |
Hep A |
2 yr |
Fluoride, Autism, Lead*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
2 1/2 yr |
Fluoride, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
3 yr |
Fluoride, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
4 yr |
Fluoride, Anemia*, TB* |
Var, MMR, DTaP - IPV |
5 yr |
Fluoride, Vision, Hearing, Anemia*, Cholesterol*, TB* |
--- |
6 yr |
Fluoride, Anemia*, Vision*, Hearing*, TB* |
--- |
7 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
8 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
9 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
10 yr |
Cholesterol*, Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
11 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
Tdap, HPV, MCV |
12 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
13 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
14 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
15 yr |
Cholesterol*, Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
16 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
MCV |
17 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
18 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
19 yr |
Vision*, Hearing*, Anemia*, TB* |
--- |
--- |
* test if risk factors present. |
Flu vaccine recommended annually beginning at 6 months |
Vaccine Abbreviations
DTaP |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis |
Hep A |
Hepatitis A |
Hep B |
Hepatitis B |
HiB |
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B |
HPV |
Human Papilloma Virus |
IPV |
Inactivated Polio |
MCV |
Meningococcus |
MMR |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
PCV |
Pneumococcus |
Rotavirus |
Rotavirus (Oral Vaccine) |
Tdap |
Tetanus, Diphtheria, pertussis booster |
Var |
Varicella (Chicken Pox) |