Important Links and Information for Parents
VACCINE INFORMATION and see our new Updated Vaccine Policy
Katz Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control. For excellent information about the importance and safety of vaccines and descriptions of the diseases they protect against, visit www.immunize.org or http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html.
These are excellent websites with factual information about vaccines.
Vaccine and Physical Exam Schedule
| Check-Up Schedule |
Vaccinations/Tests Due |
| 3 to 5 days old |
Newborn Visit, Hepatitis B vaccine |
| 2 week visit |
|
| 1 month visit |
|
| 2 month visit |
Pentacel (DTaP, HIB, Polio), Hepatitis B,Prevnar 13, Rotateq |
| 4 month visit |
Pentacel (DTaP, HIB, Polio), Prevnar 13, Rotateq |
| 6 month visit |
DTaP, HIB, Prevnar 13, Rotateq |
| 9 month visit |
HepB, Polio |
| 12 mo visit MUST be after 1st Birthday |
Hep A, MMR, Varicella |
| 15 month visit |
DTaP, HIB, Prevnar 13 |
| 18 month visit |
Hep A and Vision Screen |
| 2 year visit |
Development/Growth and Hemoglobin |
| 30 month visit |
This visit is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for growth and developmental screenings |
| 3 year visit |
|
| 4 year visit MUST be after 4th Birthday |
DTap, Polio, MMR, Varicella |
| 5 year visit |
Development/Growth, Urinalysis, Hearing, Vision |
| Annually from 6-18 years old |
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|
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Flu Vaccine
is available at 6 months of age and recommended annually |
DOSING CHARTS FOR IBUPROFEN (Often referred to as Motrin or Advil)
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE:
Do not give to children under 6 months old
| Weight | Age | Infant's Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops
50mg/1.25mL |
Children's Ibuprofen Suspension
100mg/5mL |
Children's Soft Chewable Tablets
50mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
100mg each |
Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets |
| |
|
Dropperful
(Use dropper) |
Teaspoon
|
Tablet
|
Tablet
|
Caplet
|
| 12-17 lbs
|
6-11 mos
|
1.25 mL
|
1/2 teaspoon
|
|
|
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| 18-23 lbs
|
12-23 mos
|
1.875 mL
|
|
|
|
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| 24-35 lbs
|
2-3 yrs
|
2.5 mL
|
1 tsp.
|
2
|
1
|
|
| 36-43 lbs
|
4-5 yrs
|
|
1½ tsp.
|
3
|
1 1/2
|
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| 44-59 lbs
|
6-8 yrs
|
|
2 tsp.
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
| 60-70 lbs
|
9-10 yrs
|
|
2 ½ tsp.
|
5
|
2 ½
|
2 ½
|
| 71-95 lbs
|
11 yrs
|
|
3 tsp.
|
6
|
3
|
3
|
Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.
- Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
- Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.
- Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.
Acetaminophen (also referred to as Tylenol)
*For single concentration. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.
ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE
| Weight
|
Age
|
Infant's Concentrated Drops*
80mg/0.8mL |
Children's Suspension Liquid
160mg/5mL |
Children's Soft Chewable Tablets
80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
160mg each |
Infant
Non- concentrated 160mg/5ml |
| |
Dropperful
(Use dropper) |
Teaspoon
|
Tablet
|
Tablet
|
Dropperful (Use dropper)
|
|
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 1=(0.8 mL)
|
½ tsp.
|
|
|
2.5ml=80mg
|
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1 ½=(0.8 + 0.4 mL)
|
¾ tsp.
|
|
|
3.75ml=120mg
|
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2=(0.8 + 0.8 mL)
|
1 tsp.
|
2
|
|
5ml=160mg
|
| 36-42 lbs | 4-5 yrs | |
1½ tsp.
|
3
|
|
|
| 43-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | |
2 tsp.
|
4
|
2
|
|
| 60-70 lbs | 9-10 yrs | |
2 ½ tsp.
|
5
|
2 ½
|
|
| 70-90 lbs | 11 yrs | |
3 tsp.
|
6
|
3
|
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| 90 lbs & over | 12 yrs | |
|
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4
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Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours. Call Dr. For fever immediately if your child is less than 3 months old.
Sarrie F. Katz MD
Anne Matese DO
Mary F. Kearns MD
Jennifer W. Carnes ARNP
Deana Angel ARNP
Rachel Reedy, PA
1050 SE Monterey Rd
Suite 301
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone
772-678-7474
Fax
877-227-8185
