Checkup and Immunizations Schedule - Pediatric and Adolescent Care

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 includes Growth, Development, Exam plus the following tests and surveys:	IMMUNIZATIONS
2 wk	Jaundice	---
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)