The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers a Parents Guide to Childhood Immunization. this can be ordered free of cost or may be downloaded and printed. It is produced by the National Immunization Program. Find more information at http://www2.aap.org/immunization/

To help families with the cost of vaccines, the Utah Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program has been established. Low-cost or no-cost vaccines are available for qualified individuals from birth through age 18. Families can receive these vaccines at any local public health department, community health center or participating provider.

Find out more about the immunizations your baby needs with this chart from the CDC, National Immunization Program.

Sign up for an immunization email reminder.

Checkup Schedule for babies 0 to 9 months

Note: a checkmark in a box means the doctor does the task listed on the left at the age listed on the top row.

Task Age
2-3 Days 1 Month 2 Months 4 Months 6 Months 9 Months
Health History (starts at birth) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Measurements  
Weight/Height ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Head Size ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Vision ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Hearing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Developmental checks ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Head to toe exam ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Shots please see the chart for age and types of shots
Tests  
PKU ✓ ✓        
TB test  
Blood     at least once during this time
Urine     at least once during this time
Blood Lead Level  
Anticipatory Guidance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Dental Referral  

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Checkup Schedule for 1 to 5 Years

Task Age
1 Year 15 Month 18 Months 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years
Health History (starts at birth) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Measurements  
Weight/Height ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Head Size ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓  
Vision ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Hearing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Developmental Checks ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Head to toe exam ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Shots please see the chart for age and types of shots
Tests  
TB test at least once during this time       at least once during this time
Blood   at least once during this time    
Urine   at least once during this time    
Blood Lead Level ✓     ✓      
Anticipatory Guidance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Dental Referral/Checkup ✓   ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓

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