The following is a list of the recommended examination and vaccine schedule used by our office.
Birth (In hospital)....................Hepatitis B 2-3 Days after Discharge.....Newborn Exam 2 Week.........Exam Only 1 Month........Exam, Hepatitis B 2 Month........Exam, DTaP, Hib, IPV, Prevnar, Rotateq 4 Month........Exam, DTaP, Hib, IPV, Prevnar, Rotateq 6 Month........Exam, DTaP, Hib, Prevnar, Rotateq 9 Month........Exam, Hepatitis B, CBC (Complete Blood Count) 12 Month......Exam, Prevnar, Hib Hepatitis A 15 Month......Exam, CBC, MMR, Varivax 18 Month......Exam, DTaP, IPV, Hepatitis A 24 Month......Exam, CBC 3 Year..........Exam, CBC, Urinalysis 4 Year..........Exam, CBC, Urinalysis, Hearing & Vision, DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varivax 5 Year..........Exam, CBC, Urinalysis, Hearing & Vision, DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varivax (Vaccines given if not completed at 4 year visit.) 6-22 Years.......Exam, CBC, Urinalysis, Hearing & Vision as indicated
A Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) screening is conducted annually on our patients beginning at age six months through 8 years. The purpose of this test is the early detection of any abnormalities in your child's vision. We will provide you with further details regarding this non-evasive procedure when you arrive for your physical exam. You may also visit www.Diopsys.com to learn more.
Prevnar-13 (Pneumococcal Vaccine): This booster vaccine is required by the state of Georgia for all children under the age of 5.
TDaP-(Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis Vaccine): This vaccine is recommended for children 10 years of age and older. Due to an increase in diagnosed Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases, this booster is required for school attendance.
Varivax-(The Chicken Pox Vaccine): A booster is required if not received between 4 and 6 years of age.
Menactra-(MeningococcalVaccine): This vaccine is recommended for children 11 years of age and older.
We do administer the HPV (Human Papillomavirusvaccine) to both our female and male patients; please discuss any concerns about this vaccine with your child's physician. This vaccine is given in a series of 3 over a 6-month duration.
Click here to visit The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention website to download important vaccine information which may answer any questions you have concerning a particular vaccine.
In order to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities, you child may need a completed Physical Examination Form. Please click here to download the form. Complete the questionnaire and return the form to our office. There is a $10 fee for most forms. Our office will contact you within 24 to 48 hours for the collection of your child's form.
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