Well Child Visits

Well child visits and immunizations at Linthicum Pediatrics, Pediatricians in Linthicum Heights, Maryland

To keep your children healthy, it is important to bring them in for regular checkups. We recommend that you call 4-6 weeks in advance so you may choose the date that best fits your needs.

Well child visits are extremely important, even when children are healthy. Your provider will evaluate your child's health including growth and development, information and education. Also, your child will receive the services deemed appropriate for the visit, such as:

Physical Exam
Vision & Hearing Screening
Immunizations
Lead Screening
Growth and Development Charting
Developmental Screening
Health & Safety Screening
Nutrition & Diet Requirements
Physical Fitness & Hygeine
Sleep Habits
Behavior & Discipline

Complex issues such as emotional, socialization, learning, or concerns about family issues may be addressed at the initial Well Visit however may need additional appointment time which may result in a follow up consultation with your provider.

The Bright Futures Guidelines provide theory-based and evidence-driven guidance for all preventive care screenings and health supervision visits. Our providers will follow these recommended guidelines for all well child visits.

Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care

Checkup and Vaccine Schedule

Age	Vaccines
Birth	Hep B
Newborn (3 - 5 days old)
2 Weeks	Newborn Exam (PKU #2)
1 Month	Hep B
2 Months	DTaP, HIB, IPV, Hep B, Prevnar, Rotavirus (First Year Vaccines)
4 Months	DTaP, HIB, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus (First Year Vaccines)
6 Months	DTaP, HIB, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus (First Year Vaccines)
9 Months	Hep B
1 Year Must be ON or AFTER birthday	MMR, Varicella (or MMRV), Prevnar, Hep A
15 Months	DTaP, HIB
18 Months	Hep A
2 Years	Hep A (if not given at 18 months visit)
30 Months Needs insurance approval
3 Years
4 Years Must be ON or AFTER birthday	DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella (or MMRV)
5 - 10 Years Checkup every year
11 Years	Tdap, Men quadfi, HPV (can be given 9-26 years)
12 Years	Tdap, Men quadfi (if not given at 11 years) HPV (can be given 9-26 years)
13 - 15 Years Checkup every year	HPV (can be given 9-26 years)
16 Years	Men quadfi, Trumenba, HPV (can be given 9-26 years)
17 - 20 Years Checkup every year	Trumenba, HPV (can be given 9-26 years)