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Physical exams and immunizations are generally recommended at the following ages: however, this may vary depending on the needs of your baby:

Schedule of Well-Child Exams
  • An initial visit 2-3 days after discharge may be recommended.
  • 2-3 weeks
  • 6-8 weeks
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 8-10 months
  • 12 months
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • And yearly thereafter

AgeImmunization
2 WeeksHep B
2 monthsRotaTeq #1 (oral)
Prevnar #1
Pentacel #1 (DTaP, IPV, HIB)
3 monthsHep B #1
Rotateq #1
4 monthsPrevnar #2
Pentacel #2 (DTaP, IPV, HIB)
5 monthsHep B #2
Rotateq #3
6 monthsPrevnar #3
Pentacel #3 (DTaP, IPV, HIB)
Influenza if in season
12 monthsMMR #1 (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
Varivax #1 (Chickenpox)
15 monthsHep B #3
Prevnar #4
HIB #4
18 monthsHep A #1
DTaP #4
2 yearsHep A #2
4-5 yearsDTaP #5
IPV #4
MMR #2
Varivax #2
11-12 yearsMenactra (meningococcal vaccine)
Gardasil (HPV vaccine) - 3 shots in series TdaP
Immunization Recommendation

Click on a link below to read about the benefits, contraindications and risks of a specific immunization:

Chickenpox (Varicella)
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis)
Flu (Influenza)
Flu Live (Influenza Live)
H1N1 Flu Shot
Hep A (Hepatitis A)
Hep B (Hepatitis B)
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
IPV (Polio)
Meningococcal vaccine
MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella)
PCV7 (Pneumococcal Conjugate)
PPV (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide)
Rotavirus
TdaP (Diphtheria Tetanus & Pertussis)

To learn more about the recommend immunizations please visit: Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Important Disclaimer: The information on valleypediatrics.net is provided as a supportive service to Valley Pediatrics Medical Group, Inc and is not meant to replace the advice of the physician who cares for your child. All medical advice and information should be considered to be incomplete without a physical exam, which is not possible without a visit to your doctor.

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