Well-Child Care 101

Every parent hopes that their child will grow up healthy and strong. But there are concrete steps you can take to help make that happen. We talked to Wake Forest Pediatrics for Premier Baby and Child's timeline for vaccinations and well child visits. Load them into your PDA, put this page on the refrigerator door, or tie sixteen strings around your finger. These are appointments that you can't afford to miss.

AGE YOUR VISIT SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
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HBV Hepatitis B Vaccine
DTaP Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Vaccine
HIB Haemophilus Influenza B Vaccine
IPV Inactivated Polio Vaccine
Prevnar Pneumococcal Vaccine
MMR Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine
Varivax Chickenpox Vaccine
Td Tetanus Booster Vaccine
Birth Exam performed in the hospital, HBV - received at hospital
2 weeks Exam only
2 months Exam, HBV, DTaP, HIB, IPV, Prevnar
4 months Exam, DTaP, HIB, IPV, Prevnar
6 months Exam, HBV, DTaP, HIB, Prevnar, Fluoride Screen
9 months Exam, IPV, Lead Screen, CBC
12 months Exam, MMR, Prevnar, Varivax
15 months Exam, DTaP, HIB
18 months Exam Only
2 years Exam Only
3 years Exam, Vision Screening
4 years Exam, MMR, DTaP, IPV, Vision Screening
5 years Exam, CBC, Urinalysis, Vision & Hearing Screen, Cholesterol Screen
6-10 years Exam every 1 - 2 years
11-12 years Exam, Td, HBV Series, Varivax if not already done
13-21 years Exam every 1 - 2 years