Well-Child Care

Well-child exams are a vital part of your child’s health management. During these visits, our pediatricians will assess growth and development, do a complete physical exam, conduct vision and hearing screening where appropriate, and address safety concerns.

At Lone Tree Pediatrics, we recommend the following schedule of well-child checks and immunizations based on the general pediatrics guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. We use combination vaccines when appropriate, to save your child any unnecessary discomfort.

AGE VACCINES LABS AND SCREENINGS
Newborn Follow-Up Hepatitis B (if not given at hospital)
2 weeks Newborn Genetic Screen
2 months Prevnar 13 ,DTaP, HiB, IPV, Hepatitis B, Rotateq Denver II Developmental Screen
4 months Prevnar 13 ,DTaP, HiB, IPV, Rotateq Denver II Developmental Screen
6 months Prevnar 13, DTaP, HiB, IPV, Hepatitis B, Rotateq Denver II Developmental Screen
9 months Hemoglobin (test for anemia)
Denver II Developmental Screen
12 months Hepatitis A, MMR, Varicella Denver II Developmental Screen
15 months Prevnar 13, HiB Denver II Developmental Screen
18 months Hepatitis A, DTaP M-CHAT developmental screen
Denver II Developmental Screen
24 months M-CHAT developmental screen
Denver II Developmental Screen
3 years Vision screen
Blood Pressure
Denver II Developmental Screen
4 years Vision and Hearing screen
Blood Pressure
Denver II Developmental Screen
5 years DTaP, IPV, Pro-Quad (MMR and Varivax) Vision and Hearing screen
Blood Pressure
Denver II Developmental Screen
6 years – 18 years
Annually
11 years: TdaP
11 years and older: Menactra, Gardasil
Annual Influenza vaccine
Any catch-up vaccines needed
Vision and Hearing screen
Blood Pressure
Lipid Screening as indicated

 

Vaccine Glossary

Adacel: Vaccine (booster) for Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis
DTaP: Diptheria (a disease that can cause breathing arrest and heart problems)
Tetanus (lockjaw) and
“acellular” Pertussis (whooping cough; a version of the vaccine that does not contain pertussis cells).
Gardasil: Vaccine for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) that causes cervical and other cancers
Hep A: Hepatitis A (an acute liver infection)
Hep B: Hepatitis B (a chronic liver infection)
Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b (a bacteria that causes meningitis, pneumonia, joint and bone infections)
IPV: Inactivated Polio vaccine
Menactra: Protects against bacterial meningitis and blood infections
MMR: Measles (serious infection with rash and fever)
Mumps (infection of the parotid glands and sometimes meningitis)
Rubella (German Measles – can cause birth defects)
Pediarix: Combination vaccine with DTaP, Hepatitis B, IPV
Pentacel: A combination of DTaP, IPV, Hib
Prevnar/PCV13: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (protects against 13 strains of bacteria that can cause meningitis, blood infections, and pneumonia)
Rotateq: Oral vaccine to protect against diarrhea and vomiting due to Rotavirus
Varicella: Chickenpox (often mild but can cause serious illness and death)

 

For well-child exams, immunizations, and quality pediatrics in Lone Tree, CO, schedule an appointment today.  If you have questions or other concerns about specific vaccines and immunizations, our knowledgeable pediatricians can address them during your visit.

Call Us Today To Schedule An Appointment:
(303) 803-1005