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Doctor Visits & Vaccines

Vaccinations & Immunizations

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My child developed a rash about a week after receiving the MMR vaccine. Could she have measles?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Baby getting an iv vaccine
How can I tell if my child is having a bad reaction to a vaccine?
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
Hands holding a crying baby
Should we postpone immunizations if my child is sick?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
2-month-old baby getting examined by a doctor
Baby's doctor visits: The 2-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Two children play with teacher at a preschool
Can a daycare center or school require me to have my child vaccinated?
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby after getting vaccine shot
What are the risks of delaying vaccinations until my child is older?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
vaccine syringes
Getting your baby or child the flu shot
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
child's face and shoulders covered with chickenpox
The chicken pox vaccine
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
baby receiving a medicine through mouth from a syringe
The rotavirus vaccine
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Child with a bandage on her arm smiling after the vaccination
The MMR vaccine
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
healthcare provider putting bandage on a baby's leg after a shot
Vaccine schedule for babies and kids
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Baby is getting a vaccine shot while mom is holding her baby
How can I make getting shots less painful for my child?
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
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The pneumococcal vaccine
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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The DTaP vaccine
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
baby getting a vaccination in their arm
Why getting your child the polio vaccine is so important
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
young boy receiving a vaccination in his arm by female medical professional
The hepatitis A vaccine
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
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The Hib vaccine
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
young child being held by adult while receiving vaccination in arm
The hepatitis B vaccine
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
young boy receiving a vaccination in his arm by female medical professional
The meningococcal vaccine
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Your Guide to Baby's Vaccines and Immunizations
By BabyCenter Staff
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Well-baby Visits & Checkups

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Your baby's checkup schedule: What to expect at doctor visits
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
mom holding baby in lap during doctor visit
Baby's doctor visits: The 12-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
doctor checking baby’s throat while she is lying on a hospital’s bed
Baby's doctor visits: The 6-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
happy baby lying on examination table at doctor's office
Baby's doctor visits: The 9-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
doctor examining the small girl while the mother is holding her
Doctor visit: The four-year checkup
By Jenny Des Jarlais
smiling doctor examining 4-month-old baby
Baby's doctor visits: The 4-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby getting examined with stethoscope
How to find a pediatrician for your baby
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
smiling toddler gazing at the doctor
Doctor visit: The three-year checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
doctor checking a girl’s eardrum and the passage of the outer ear with otoscope
Doctor visit: The 5-year checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
doctor using stethoscope on a little boy
Doctor visit: The 30-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
child being examined at the clinic, pressing her index finger on the tip of her nose
Doctor visit: The seven-year checkup
By Gretchen Lee
doctor holding a child's hand down on the table, measuring her blood pressure
Doctor visit: The 6-year checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
doctor examining the baby with an otoscope
Baby's doctor visits: The 1-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
female doctor smiling and leaning towards a boy who came to do a regular health check
Doctor visit: The eight-year checkup
By Gretchen Lee
mother holding her daughter while woman doctor is examining her ear
Doctor visit: The two-year checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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Doctor visit: The 18-month checkup
By Linda Murray
boy getting vaccinated
Parents say: Making doctor visits and shots easier for your preschooler
By Sofia Marchant
child preparing to have blood drawn
What to know about blood draws when your child is enrolled in a clinical study
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett
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Clinical trials for children and families
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett
doctor looking at a girl's throat
How will being in a clinical study impact my child’s life?
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett
checking a thermometer next to a sick child
What to know about side effects when your child is enrolled in a clinical study
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett
When should you call the doctor for your toddler?
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Latest in doctor visits & vaccines

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Your baby's checkup schedule: What to expect at doctor visits
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
healthcare provider putting bandage on a baby's leg after a shot
Vaccine schedule for babies and kids
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby getting examined with stethoscope
How to find a pediatrician for your baby
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
smiling doctor examining 4-month-old baby
Baby's doctor visits: The 4-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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Baby's doctor visits: The 9-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
mom holding baby in lap during doctor visit
Baby's doctor visits: The 12-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
doctor checking baby’s throat while she is lying on a hospital’s bed
Baby's doctor visits: The 6-month checkup
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Child with a bandage on her arm smiling after the vaccination
The MMR vaccine
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist

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