Immunizations have been one of the single greatest advances in preventive medicine. At Northwestern Medical Group, we believe that vaccines are an essential part of well child care. Our providers follow the standard Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for immunizations for all of our patients.
We keep up to date with the newest vaccine products, recommendations, and take our immunization practice seriously. We discourage alternative vaccine schedules. Our practice is to ensure that all patients have completed recommended vaccinations by age two.
We keep up to date with the newest vaccine products, recommendations, and take our immunization practice seriously. We discourage alternative vaccine schedules. Our practice is to ensure that all patients have completed recommended vaccinations by age two.
Flu Vaccination Information
The AAP recommends everyone 6 months and older should be vaccinated against influenza.
While much of the recent focus has been on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, the AAP stresses the importance of being protected against flu as well. Unlike COVID-19 at this time, people can protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated.
Don't wait to get vaccinated!
If possible, your child should get the flu shot as soon as possible, in September or October. You do not have to wait, even if your child got last season's flu vaccine in March or April. Children 6 months to 8 years of age should receive two doses if this is the first time they are being vaccinated against influenza, or if they have only received one dose of flu vaccine ever before July 1st, 2020.
Flu vaccines are offered at all NMG Pediatrics locations; please call NMG Pediatrics to schedule a flu vaccination at 312.926.7337.
While much of the recent focus has been on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, the AAP stresses the importance of being protected against flu as well. Unlike COVID-19 at this time, people can protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated.
Don't wait to get vaccinated!
If possible, your child should get the flu shot as soon as possible, in September or October. You do not have to wait, even if your child got last season's flu vaccine in March or April. Children 6 months to 8 years of age should receive two doses if this is the first time they are being vaccinated against influenza, or if they have only received one dose of flu vaccine ever before July 1st, 2020.
Flu vaccines are offered at all NMG Pediatrics locations; please call NMG Pediatrics to schedule a flu vaccination at 312.926.7337.
anticipated visit and immunization schedule
Hearing Screening and newborn metabolic screen is done in the Newborn Nursery. Vision Exam is required for entry into kindergarten.
Hospital Nursery
Hepatitis B
5 to 7 Days Old
Newborn Visit (Weight Check, Jaundice Check)
2 Weeks Old
Weight Check
1 Month Old
Hepatitis B (must be 28 days from first dose)
2 Months Old
4 Months Old
6 Months Old
Influenza immunization is recommended annually, starting at 6 months of age.
9 Months Old
12 Months Old
15 Months Old
18 Months Old
Developmental Check-Up/Catch-Up Immunizations
2 Years Old
2.5 Years Old
Developmental Check-Up
3 Years Old
Developmental Check-Up
4 Years Old
5 Years Old and Annually
Annual Check-Ups for wellness visits and participation in sports
11 Years Old (6th Grade)
14 Years Old (High School)
15 to 18 Years Old
*If HPV Vaccine started at 15 years or older, will need 3-dose series
Entering College
Hepatitis B
5 to 7 Days Old
Newborn Visit (Weight Check, Jaundice Check)
2 Weeks Old
Weight Check
1 Month Old
Hepatitis B (must be 28 days from first dose)
2 Months Old
- Diphtheria, Tetanus and acellular Pertussis (DTaP)
- Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
- Polio (IPV)
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar, PCV-13)
- Rotavirus Oral Vaccine (Rotateq)
4 Months Old
- DTaP
- Hib
- IPV
- PCV-13
- Rotavirus
6 Months Old
- DTaP
- Hib
- IPV
- PCV-13
- Rotavirus
Influenza immunization is recommended annually, starting at 6 months of age.
9 Months Old
- Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
12 Months Old
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella vaccine (Varivax, Chickenpox)
- PCV-13
- Hemoglobin/Lead Screening
15 Months Old
- DTaP
- Hib
- Hepatitis A
18 Months Old
Developmental Check-Up/Catch-Up Immunizations
2 Years Old
- Hepatitis A
- Hemoglobin/Lead Screening
- Cholesterol Screening (blood test in high-risk patients)
2.5 Years Old
Developmental Check-Up
3 Years Old
Developmental Check-Up
4 Years Old
- DTaP
- IPV
- MMR
- Varivax
- Hemoglobin/Lead Screening
- Tuberculosis Screening
5 Years Old and Annually
Annual Check-Ups for wellness visits and participation in sports
11 Years Old (6th Grade)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)
- Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV-4)
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV, Gardasil-9; 2 doses, 6 months apart)
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
- Cholesterol/Anemia Screening (Blood test)
14 Years Old (High School)
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
- Cholesterol/Anemia Screening (Blood test)
15 to 18 Years Old
- Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- Meningitis B Vaccine (2 doses, to be considered in high-risk patients)
*If HPV Vaccine started at 15 years or older, will need 3-dose series
Entering College
- Physical exam
- Review of all college immunization and lab test requirements
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