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Well Child Checks (WCC's) and Immunization Schedule at Gateway Pediatrics
Given below is a schedule of well child checks with immunization/tests at that visit.

Age of Child  Immunizations/ Tests
Birth (Hospital) Hepatitis B
Newborn Follow Up (1-2 days after hospital D/C)  None
1 week  None
2 weeks    2nd Newborn Screen
1 month     Hepatitis B # 2
2 months   DTaP, IPV, Hib, Prevnar, Rotavirus
4 months   DTaP, IPV, Hib, Prevnar, Rotavirus
6 months  DTaP, IPV, Hepatitis B, Hib, Prevnar, Rotavirus
9 months  Lead screen and Hemoglobin
12 months   MMR, VZ, Prevnar, and Hepatitis A#1
15 months DTaP, Hib
18 months   Hepatitis A #2
2 years None or Catch Up Shots (If Needed)
3 years None or Catch Up Shots (If Needed)
4 years-5 years DaPT, IPV, and MMR, VZ
9 years  Gardasil Vaccine (optional for girls)
10 years  Tdap
11 years   Menactra, Gardasil (girls only)
6 months and older Preservative Free Influenza Vaccine
 
Abbreviations/Terms  
DTaP Acellular Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus Vaccine
Gardasil Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine
HIB Hemophilus lnfluenza B Vaccine
IPV Inactivated Polio Vaccine
Menactra Meningococcal Conjugated Vaccine
MMR Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine
Prevnar Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Proquad MMR/Varicella Combination Vaccine
Rotateq RotaVirus vaccine (oral)
TDaP Adolescent Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus Vaccine
Varicella Chicken Pox Vaccine

Children <9 years of age receiving Influenza vaccine for the first time get 2 doses, one month apart. Flu shots are given every fall/winter.

A minimum interval of 6 months is required between the 2 doses of Hepatitis A Vaccine.

For older children, an additional dose of Hepatitis B vaccine may be required if the 3rd dose was given under 24 weeks (6 months) of age.

The Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine is recommended for girls aged 9 years and above. It is a set of 3 doses. There is an interval of 2 months between the 1st and 2nd doses, and 4 months between the 2nd and 3rd doses.

TB skin testing only done in children considered at high risk for TB exposure.

WCC is recommended annually by the American Academy of Pediatrics after age 5 years.

Urinalysis, BP checks, vision and hearing screen are done in children aged 4 years and older.

Other specific tests for example cholesterol and diabetes screening are done as warranted by the history and physical examination findings.