Children – Checkups and Vaccines
Immunizations and screenings are easy to forget, yet they are a vital part of leading a healthy life. Use this list of important dates to keep on top of your child’s health. Be happy. Stay healthy.
Well-child exams include immunization updates and a variety of health and development screenings. We recommend visits at the following ages:
2-3 days after discharge
14 days
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
Immunization Schedule
12 months
15 months
18 months
2 years
Annually after 2 years
Hepatitis B:
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP):
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib):
Polio (IPV):
Pneumococcal (Prevnar):
Rotavirus:
Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR):
Chicken Pox (Varicella):
Hepatitis A:
Influenza:
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV, Gardasil):
Meningitis (Menactra):
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap):
Birth, 1 – 4 mo, 6 – 18 mo
2 mo, 4 mo, 6 mo, 15 – 18 mo, 4 – 6 yrs
2 mo, 4mo, 6 mo, 12 – 15 mo
2 mo, 4mo, 6 – 18 mo, 4 – 6yrs
2 mo, 4mo, 6 mo, 12 – 15 mo
2 mo, 4 mo, 6 mo
12 – 15 mo, 4 – 6 yrs
12 – 15 mo, 4 – 6 yrs
2 doses 6 mo apart after the first birthday
Yearly for children 6 mo and older*
9 – 26 yrs, 2-shot or 3-shot series
First dose 11 – 12 yrs, second dose 16 – 17 yrs
11 – 12 yrs
*Two doses given at least four weeks apart are recommended for children 6 months through 8 years of age who are getting an influenza (flu) vaccine for the first time.