| Pediatric & Adolescent
Immunizations and Testing |
| To view the United States Recommended
Childhood Immunization Schedule
click here. |
| Additional Testing and Screening
Guidelines |
| Routine Physical Exam |
Age
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Months 1,2,4,6,9,12,15,18,24
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Between 3 –6 years: annual visits
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At age 8 and 10
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From 11-21 years: annual visits
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| Neonatal Hereditary/Metabolic Screening |
Age
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to detect sickle cell, PKU, thyroid and other metabolic diseases
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where mothers HIV Status is unknown, newborns should be tested for HIV.
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At time of discharge and according to state law
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| Testicular Screening by Physician |
Age
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To detect testicular cancer
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Beginning at puberty as part of routine physical exam
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| Hematocrit and Hemoglobin |
Age
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To detect anemia
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Once from 9-12 months and then 6 months later
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Once for adolescents
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Menstruating adolescents should be measured annually
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For children at high risk, once a year, from ages 2-5
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| Urinalysis |
Age
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To monitor kidney function
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Routing urinalysis at age 5. Performed once in adolescence, annually if
sexually active
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| Flu Immunization |
Age
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6-59 months and their household contacts
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children or adolesents 2 to 18 years of age who have risk factors or are
household contacts of people with risk factors
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children and adolesents (6 months-18 years) who are receiving long term aspirin
therapy and therefore might be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after
influenza infection.
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| Cholesterol Screening |
Age
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Any age after 2 in children who have a family history of high cholesterol or an
early heart attack
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| Vision Screening |
Age
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Subjective testing from newborn through 24 months
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Objective testing at age 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18
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| Hearing Screening |
Age
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Subjective testing 1 month - 3 years
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Subjective testing ages 11, 13, 14, 16, 17
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Objective testing for newborns
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Objective testing for age 4-10, and age 12, 15 and 18
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Before
seeking care described in this table, please verify coverage of your
ConnectiCare plan by referring to your Membership Agreement, Summary Plan
Description or Benefit Summary.
Please note that some services outlined here may not be covered by your
ConnecitCare plan. Please refer to your Membership Agreement or Benefit Summary |
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