Riverside Pediatrics, LLC follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit: www.aap.org
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis
Our Vaccine Philosophy
Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the AAP and the CDC. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
We are happy to discuss your concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit.
Well Visit Schedule
|
2 weeks of age |
Weight Check |
| 1 month of age |
Weight Check |
|
7 weeks of age |
Pentacel #1
|
|
3 months of age |
Hep B #1 (if not given in hospital)
|
|
4 months of age |
Pentacel #2
|
| 5 months of age |
Rotateq #2 |
| 6 months of age |
Pentacel #3
|
| 7 months of age |
Hep B #2 (if not given in hospital)
Hep B #3 (if given in hospital) Rotateq #3 Flu #2* |
| 9 months of age |
Hep B #3 (if not given in hospital)
|
| 12 months of age |
Hep A #1
|
| 15 months of age |
Prevnar #4
|
| 18 months of age |
Pentacel #4
|
| 24 months |
Test: Hgb/Lead
|
| 2.5 years |
Growth and developmental check |
| 3 years |
Vision Screening |
|
4 years of age
(must be at least 4 years of age for this visit) |
Kinrix (Dtap#5/Polio#5)
|
| 5 years of age |
MMRV (MMR#2/Varivax#2)
|
| 10 years of age |
Cholesterol Screening
|
| 11 years of age |
Start HPV - 3dose series
Menactra TDAP Test: PPD |
| 16-18 years of age |
TDAP booster
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Resources
Vaccine Safety: The Facts A brief fact sheet on vaccines from the AAP