We encourage prenatal visits! Getting early care for Moms and their little one(s) is essential, especially having to spot problems and being able to treat them early. At Kent Pediatrics, we welcome all expecting parents! We call this consultation a “Meet and Greet.”
On the day of your visit, you will get a chance to:
If you are looking for compassionate and committed health care for you and your little one, we’re just a phone call away!
When your child reaches:
3 to 5 days old
2 weeks old
1 month old
2 months old
4 months old
6 months old
9 months old
12 months old
15 months old
18 months old
24 months old
30 months old
3-18 years old (Annually)
Your child’s overall health and well-being starts with routine exams and preventative care. This includes: physical exams, hearing and vision screenings, behavioral assessments, immunizations and other tests. The chart on the left is the recommended well-child care visits provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Below is the recommended immunization schedule that we follow:
| 1 month…………. 2 months……….. 4 months……….. 6 months……….. 9 months……….. 12 months……… 15 months……… 18 months……… 2 years………….. 3 years………….. 4-6 years……….. 11 years………… 16 years………… |
no shots DTap, Hep B, IPV, Hib, Prevnar and Rotateq DTap, Hep B, IPV, Hib, Prevnar and Rotateq DTap, Hep B, IPV, Prevnar and Rotateq no shots MMR and Varivax Hib and Prevnar DTap and Hep A Hep A no shots MMR, Varivax, DTap and IPV TdaP, Menveo and Gardasil Menveo and Bexero |
*If your child misses any of these vaccines at the designated ages, our doctors will determine when and if the child will need to make up the missed vaccines and get them back on schedule.
Depending on your child’s age and visit history with us, we recommend that you schedule in advance for:
I. Based on the Delaware school system, children (below 18) who are:
MUST have a health exam within 2 years of entry to school.
II. According to state regulations, the health exam form must be received within 30 days from the start of school.
