All practitioners at Framingham Pediatrics strongly support adherence to the immunization schedule of the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Below is a summary of Well-Child visits at Framingham Pediatrics. Each well visit includes a complete physical exam, an assessment of your child's growth and development, and "anticipatory guidance" regarding safety and common childhood issues. In addition, your pediatrician will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about your child. Bring a list!
This Vaccination Policy minimizes the risk of your child suffering from preventable illness. During flu season, we also recommend flu shots for all our patients.
Newborn office visit during the first week of life
| 1 month | No scheduled vaccines |
| 2 months | Vaxelis #1, PCV13 #1, Rotavirus #1 |
| 4 months | Vaxelis #2, PCV13 #2, Rotavirus #2 |
| 6 months |
Vaxelis #3, PCV13 #3, Rotavirus #3 (the 6 month visit must be on, or after, 6 months of age) |
| 9 months | HepB #3 (as needed) |
| 12 months |
MMR #1, Chickenpox #1, PCV13 #4 Finger stick blood test: CBC (check for anemia) & Lead (the 12 months visit must be on, or after 12 months of age) |
| 15 months |
Hepatitis A #1, Hib #4 (the 15 month visit must be on, or after 15 months of age) |
| 18 months | DTap #4 |
| 24 months |
Hepatitis A #2 Follow-up finger stick hemoglobin & lead |
| 2 1/2 years | Visit at the discretion of your pediatrician |
| 3 years |
Vision screen yearly Follow-up finger stick hemoglobin & lead |
| 4 years | Hearing screen |
| 5 years | DTaP #5, IPV #4, MMRV |
| Yearly physical exams after age 5 |
See Adolescent Vaccine Schedule for vaccine recommendations beyond age 5!
- Hep B-Hepatitis B
- DTaP-Diphtheria Tetanus & acellular Pertussis
- IPV-inactivated Polio
- Hib-Haemophilus Influenzae Type b
- PCV13-Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- MMR-Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- MMRV-combination of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varivax (only available at 5 yr visit)
* Vaxelis is a combination of DTaP, Hepatitis B, Hib and IPV