Immunizations
At Entirely Kids Pediatrics, we firmly believe in the protective benefits of immunizations. While we would love to accommodate all families, we simply cannot put at risk the children who are too young to be immunized and any immunocompromised individuals. Therefore, we are unable to provide services to patients who decide not to be vaccinated. We follow the recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices with respect to the childhood and adolescent immunization schedules. More information may be found at the following sites:
www.cdc.gov/vaccines
www.vaccine information.org
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding immunizations, we would be glad to address these at your child's next visit.
First Visit
We encourage you to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time in order to complete the new patient paperwork. Alternatively, you may print and complete the new patient packet at your convenience and bring to your appointment. In addition, please be sure to bring the following items with you to your child’s first appointment:
- insurance card
- ID card for parent or legal guardian (please note that a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child to their first visit)
- immunization record
- hospital discharge papers for newborns
Well Visit Schedule
Well-child visits are not only important for monitoring the growth and development of a child and ensuring age-appropriate immunization status; they are also important for assessing the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of a child. The advised well-visit schedule as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics is as follows:
- newborn (3-5 days)
- 2 weeks
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
- 15 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 30 months
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years
- 13 years
- 14 years
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 17 years
- 18 years