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.

Age

Vaccine(s)

Newborn

Hepatitis B #1

2 week

No scheduled vaccines

1 month

No scheduled vaccines

2 months

Vaxelis (DTaP #1, HepB #2, Hib #1, IPV #1),
PCV20 #1, Rotavirus #1

4 months

Vaxelis (DTaP #2, HepB #3, Hib #2, IPV #2),
PCV20 #2, Rotavirus #2

6 months

Vaxelis (DTaP #3, HepB #4, Hib #3, IPV #3),
PCV20 #3, Rotavirus #3
(the 6 month visit must be on, or after, 6 months of age)

9 months

CBC (anemia screen) and Lead screening

12 months

MMR #1, Varivax (chicken pox) #1, PCV20 #4
(the 12 months visit must be AFTER the 1st birthday)

15 months

Pentacel (DTaP #4, Hib #4, IPV #4), Hepatitis A #1
(the 15 month visit must be on, or after 15 months of age)

18 months

No scheduled vaccines

24 months

Hepatitis A #2
CBC (anemia screen) and Lead screening
(the 24 months visit must be AFTER the 2nd birthday)

2 1/2 years

No scheduled vaccines

3 years

Vision screen yearly
CBC (anemia screen) and Lead screening

4 years

Hearing screen

Kinrix (DTaP #5, IPV #5), Proquad (MMR #2, Varivax #2)

(Beginning March 2025) 

5 years

Kinrix (DTaP #5, IPV #5), Proquad (MMR #2, Varivax #2)

(For children who have not received these vaccines at 4 year visit)

 

Yearly physical exams after age 5

See Adolescent Vaccine Schedule for vaccine recommendations beyond age 5!

* Vaxelis is a combination of DTaP, Hepatitis B, Hib and IPV