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| Screenings |
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Frequency/Age |
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| Measure and check height, weight and head circumference |
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Each visit to the doctor |
| Vision and subjective hearing |
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15, 18 and 24 months |
| Evaluate growth, and motor and language development |
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Each visit to the doctor |
| Hemoglobin/hematocrit |
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15 and 24 months |
| Lead test in high-risk patients |
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15-24 months |
| Cholesterol test in high-risk patients |
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24 months |
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| Vaccines |
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Frequency/Age |
| Discuss immunization schedule with your physician. Basic schedule should be completed at age 2. |
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| Hepatitis B |
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If the series was not completed |
| DTaP |
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15 months |
| H. Influenza b |
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15 months |
| Polio (IPV) |
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If the series was not completed |
| Influenza |
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Once a year |
| Pneumoccocal Conjugated (PCV-7) |
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15 months |
| Pneumoccocal 23, high-risk patients |
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24 months |
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| Advice |
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- Prevent accidental injuries
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Use car safety seat
- Don't allow anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs to drive
- Visit the dentist regularly
- Prevent burns
- Maintain a healthy diet, low in fat, cholesterol and salt, and rich in fruits and vegetables (five servings per day); don't forget breads, beans, rice, cereal, pasta, low-fat dairy products, and fish (two servings per week).
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