Pediatric Healthcare: What to Expect

Newborn Care Information

How to Care for Your Newborn

Breastfeeding Information

Congratulations on the birth of your baby! This is an exciting time, but it can also feel uncertain. Allied Physicians Group wants to remove the uncertainty around caring for your brand-new bundle of joy.

Vaccines Your Newborn Is Likely to Receive

HepB (Hepatitis B)

Learn More About Hepatitis B

Tests Your Newborn Is Likely to Receive

None

3-5 Day Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas de crianza de 3 a 5 días

At this visit, your baby will not receive any vaccines. We will check on the well-being of the mother and child and run vitals.

Vaccines Your Three to Five-Day-Old Is Likely to Receive

None

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Three to Five-Day-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

We will check your newborn’s hearing results and start vitamin D if you are not breastfeeding.

Newborn Exam

3-5 Day Visit: Nice to Meet You

1 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Guía de crianza de 1 mes

At this visit, you will be asked to complete a Maternal Depression Screen and Tuberculosis Risk Assessment. Your doctor will discuss your child’s growth and development and complete a full physical exam. Your doctor will order tests and vaccines as indicated.

Vaccines Your One-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

HepB (Hepatitis B)

Learn More About Hepatitis B

Tests Your One-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

None

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your One-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

We will check your baby’s newborn screen results and start vitamin D if you are not breastfeeding.

1 Month Visit: Small Moments, Big Connections

2 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

4 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

6 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 2 meses

Pautas para padres de 4 meses

Pautas para padres de 6 meses

At these visits, you will be asked to complete a Maternal Depression Screen, Developmental Screen, Lead Screen, or Tuberculosis Risk Assessment. Your doctor will discuss your child’s growth and development and complete a full physical exam. Your doctor will order tests and vaccines as indicated.

Vaccines Your Two-, Four-, or Six-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

Dtap (Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis)

Learn More About Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Acellular Pertussis

HiB (Haemophilus influenza type B)

Learn More About Haemophilus Influenza Type B

IPV (Polio)

Learn More About Polio

PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate)

Learn More About Pneumococcal Conjugate

RV (Rotavirus)

Learn More About Rotavirus

Flu (Influenza) *6-month visit

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your Two-, Four-, or Six-Month Old and You Are Likely to Receive

• Maternal depression screen (for mother)
• Developmental screen
• Lead screen
• Tuberculosis risk assessment

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Two-, Four-, and Six-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

Now is the time to consider starting fluoride.

Two-Month Exam

2 Month Visit: Getting to Know Your Baby

Four-Month Exam

4 Month Visit: On A Roll

Six-Month Exam

6 Month Visit: Everything is New

9 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 9 meses

Vaccines Your Nine-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

HepB (Hepatitis B)

Learn More About Hepatitis B

Tests Your Nine-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental screen
• Lead screen

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Nine-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

Now is the time to consider starting fluoride.

9 Month Visit: Increasing Independence

12 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 12 meses

Vaccines Your 12-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

• MMR (Measles, mumps, and rubella)
• HepA (Hepatitis A)
• VZV (Chicken Pox)
• Flu (Influenza) **YEARLY

Tests Your 12-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental screen
• Vison test
• Hemoglobin
• Lead test
• Tuberculosis risk assessment

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 12-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

Now is the time to consider visiting the dentist.

12 Month Visit: Stepping into Toddlerhood

15 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 15 meses

Vaccines Your 15-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

Dtap (Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis)

Learn More About Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Acellular Pertussis

HiB (Haemophilus influenza type B)

Learn More About Haemophilus Influenza Type B

PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate)

Learn More About Pneumococcal Conjugate

Tests Your 15-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

None

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 15-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

Consider fluoride if you haven’t already.

15 Month Visit: Fun & Frustrating

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18 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 18 meses

Vaccines Your 18-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

HepA (Hepatitis A)

Learn More About Hepatitis A

Tests Your 18-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental screen
• Autism screen

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 18-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

18 Month Visit: Curiosity & Persistence

Vaccines Your Twenty-One-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

We will review your child’s vaccination status to ensure they are up-to-date.

Tests Your Twenty-One-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

None

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Twenty-One-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

*This visit is covered by most insurances. Please check with your insurance company prior to this visit to ensure coverage.

24 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 24 meses

Vaccines Your 24-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

Flu (Influenza) *YEARLY

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your 24-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental Screen
• Autism Screen
• HGB Lead Test
• Tuberculosis risk assessment

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 24-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

Consider fluoride if you haven’t already.

2 Year Visit: All By Themselves

30 Month Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 30 meses

Vaccines Your 30-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

None

Tests Your 30-Month-Old Is Likely to Receive

Developmental screen

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 30-Month-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Head circumference

Consider fluoride if you haven’t already.

2 ½ Year Visit: Out & About

3 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de niños de 3 años

Vaccines Your Three-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

Flu (Influenza) *YEARLY

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your Three-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental screen
• Lead screen
• Vision
• Tuberculosis risk assessment

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Three-Year-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Blood pressure
• Pulse

Consider fluoride if you haven’t already.

3 Year Visit: Independence & Imagination

4 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 4 años

Vaccines Your Four-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

Dtap (Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis)

Learn More About Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Acellular Pertussis

IPV (Polio)

Learn More About Polio

MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)

Learn More About Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

VZV (Chicken Pox)

Learn More About Chicken Pox

Flu (Influenza) *YEARLY

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your Four-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental screen
• Lead screen
• Tuberculosis risk assessment

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Four-Year-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Blood pressure

Consider fluoride if you haven’t already.

4 Year Visit: On Their Way

Self Care Guidelines

7-8 Year Old Self Care Guidelines

9-10 Year Old Self Care Guidelines

Pautas de autocuidado para niños de 7 a 8 años

Pautas de autocuidado para niños de 9 a 10 años

Parenting Guidelines

5-6 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

7-8 Year Old Parenting Guidelines 

9-10 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 5 a 6 años

Pautas para padres de 7 a 8 años

Pautas para padres de 9 a 10 años

Vaccines Your Five to Ten-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

Flu (Influenza) *YEARLY

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your Five to Ten-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental/Behavioral screen
• Lead screen
• Vision
• Hearing
• Hemoglobin, if indicated
• Cholesterol, if indicated
• Tuberculosis risk assessment
• Tdap at 10 year old visit, if indicated

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your Five to Ten-Year-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Blood pressure
• Pulse

5 Year Visit: A Great Big World

Self Care Guidelines

11-14 Year Old Self Care Guidelines

Pautas de autocuidado para niños de 11 a 14 años

Parenting Guidelines

11-14 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 11 a 14 años

Vaccines Your 11-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, & pertussis)

Learn More About Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis

HPV9 (Human papilloma-virus)

Learn More About Human Papilloma-Virus

MCV4 (Meningitis)

Learn More About Meningitis

Flu (Influenza) *YEARLY

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your 11-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Tuberculosis risk assessment
• Developmental/Behavioral screen
• Cholesterol/HGB, if indicated

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 11-Year-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Blood pressure
• Pulse

Self Care Guidelines

11-14 Year Old Self Care Guidelines

15-17 Year Old Self Care Guidelines

18-21 Year Old Self Care Guidelines

Pautas de autocuidado para niños de 11 a 14 años

Pautas de autocuidado para jóvenes de 15 a 17 años

Pautas de autocuidado para jóvenes de 18 a 21 años

Parenting Guidelines

11-14 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

15-17 Year Old Parenting Guidelines

Pautas para padres de 11 a 14 años

Pautas para padres de entre 15 y 17 años

Vaccines Your 12 to 21-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

MCV4 (Meningitis) *At the 16-Year-Old Visit

Learn More About Meningitis

MenB (Meningitis B) 

Flu (Influenza) *YEARLY

Learn More About Influenza

Tests Your 12 to 21-Year-Old Is Likely to Receive

• Developmental screen/Mental Health Screening
• Vision
• Hearing
• Cholesterol/Anemia Testing *As Indicated
• Sexually transmitted infection risk assessment and testing on well visits 15 years and older
• Tuberculosis risk assessment

Vitals We Are Likely to Check for Your 12 to 21-Year-Old

• Height
• Weight
• Blood pressure
• Pulse