Immunization Schedule
Pediatrics of Northeastern Pennsylvania follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For descriptions of these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit www.immunizationinfo.org, www.vaccinesafety.edu, Medem or www.immunize.org.
For detailed informational sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, please visit www.cdc.gov/.
Click here for infomation about nirsevimab (Beyfortus) for the prevention of RSV.
At Pediatrics of Northeastern Pennsylvania, we believe in the importance of vaccines to protect our patients and community. Please review our full vaccine policy here.
Well-Child Visit Schedule & Vaccines
Newborn
- Hep B Vaccine
2 Days
- Weight Check
- Jaundice Check (if necessary – blood test)
- Check Oxygen Saturation
2 Weeks
- Weight Check
- Check Oxygen Saturation
6 Weeks
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Hep B Vaccine
- Rotavirus Vaccine
10 Weeks
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Pentacel Vaccine (DTaP, Polio, Hib)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Rotavirus Vaccine
4 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Pentacel Vaccine (DTaP, Polio, Hib)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Rotavirus Vaccine
6 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Pentacel Vaccine (DTaP, Polio, Hib)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
9 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Hep B Vaccine
- Developmental Screening Questionnaire
12 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) Vaccine
- Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
- Hep A Vaccine
- Hemoglobin and Lead Check
15 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Pentacel Vaccine (DTaP, Polio, Hib)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
18 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Hep A Vaccine
- Developmental Questionnaire
- Autism Screen
2 Years
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Lead Check
- Autism Screen
30 Months
- Weight Check, Height, Head Circumference
- Developmental Questionnaire
3 Years
- Weight Check, Height, Blood Pressure
- Vision Screen
4 Years
- Weight Check, Height, Blood Pressure
- MMRV (Measles/Mumps/Rubella/Varicella) Vaccine
5 Years
- Weight Check, Height, Blood Pressure
- Vision Screen, Hearing Screen
- DTaP/Polio Vaccine
6-8 Years (Annually)
- Weight Check, Height, Blood Pressure
9 Years
- Weight Check, Height, Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol Check
10 Years
- Weight Check, Height, Blood Pressure
- Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus Booster)
