Our Exam / Vaccination
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At Noe Valley Pediatrics, we are firm believers in the value of vaccinating children to prevent illnesses and save lives, and recommend that all children should receive vaccines according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
You can find out more information about the recommended vaccines by reading the Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) on the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) website:
We can provide copies of these sheets to you during your office visit, and you should feel free to discuss any questions or concerns you have about the vaccines with your child’s doctor.
Please call the office if you’re looking for your child’s immunization records. We would be happy to make you a copy for you.
Regarding the well child exam schedule below, please be aware of your insurance guidelines and schedule your appointments accordingly. Some plans are very strict and will not pay for a checkup that is scheduled too early.
| AGE | EXAM | VACCINE |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | Within the first week | Hep B in hospital |
| 2 Week | Exam | |
| 1 Month | Exam | Hep B |
| 2 Month | Exam | Pentacel (Combo vaccine-Dtap, Polio, Hib), Prevnar, Rototeq |
| 4 Month | Exam | Pentacel, Prevnar, Rototeq |
| 6 Month | Exam | Pentacel, Prevnar, Rototeq |
| 9 Month | Exam | Hep B |
| 12 Month | Exam; Lead, Iron and Vision Screenings |
The following vaccines are given between 12 and 15 months: Pentacel, Prevnar, MMR, Varivax (chickenpox), Hep A. |
| 15 Month | Exam | |
| 18 Month | Exam | |
| 24 Month | Exam | Hep A |
| 30 Month | Exam (not covered by all insurance plans) | |
| 3 Year | Exam | |
| 4 Year | Exam | The following vaccines are given between 4 and 5 years: Proquad (Combo vaccine-MMR, Varivax), Quadracel (Combo vaccine-Dtap, Polio). |
| 5 Year | Exam | |
| 6 Year | Exam | |
| 7 Year | Exam | |
| 8 Year | Exam | |
| 9 Year | Exam | |
| 10 Year | Exam | Gardisil (for HPV, 2-shot series if completed by 16 years of age or 3-shot series if not) |
| 11 Year | Exam | |
| 12 Year | Exam | Tdap, Menactra |
| 13 Year | Exam | |
| 14 Year | Exam | |
| 15 Year | Exam | |
| 16 Year | Exam | Menactra |
| 17 Year | Exam | Meningitis B |
| 18 Year | Exam |