Routine Visits to the Doctor

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
  • 2.5 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • And yearly thereafter

Immunization Recommendation

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

Immunization Schedule

2 weeks
HepB #1
2 months
Prevnar #1
RotaTeq #1
Pentacel (DTaP, IPV, HIB) #1
3 Months
HepB #2
4 months
Pentacel (DTaP, IPV, HIB) #2
RotaTeq #2
Prevnar #2
5 Months
HepB #3
6 months
Influenza if in season #1
Influenza if in season #1
Prevnar #3
RotaTeq #3
Pentacel (DTaP, IPV, HIB) #3
12 months
MMR #1
Varicella #1
15 months
HepB #4
Hib #4
Prevnar #4
18 months
HepA #1
DTaP #4
2 years
HepA #2
4-5 years
IPV #4
MMR #2
DTaP #5
Varicella #2
11-12 years
HPV(Gardasil) 3 shots in series  #1
Meningococcal(Menactra) #1
TdaP #1
16 years
Meningococcal(Menactra) #2