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Start strong with routine checkups and vaccines

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Routine checkups in the first 2 months lay the foundation for your baby’s health and development. These visits help ensure your baby is healthy and include important vaccines to help their immune system protect against certain potentially serious diseases.
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Why vaccines matter at routine checkups

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Routine checkups are a chance to do more than track your baby’s growth. Often at checkups, your baby will receive recommended vaccines that help their immune system guard against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
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How vaccines work

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Vaccines help your baby’s body create protective antibodies, which prepare their immune system to fight infection. It's important to complete all recommended doses of each vaccine to provide your child the best protection possible.
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Getting multiple vaccines is common

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During checkups, your baby may be scheduled to receive more than one vaccine at the same visit. While it may seem like a lot, receiving multiple vaccinations does not overload their immune system. Getting more than one recommended vaccine in one visit helps your baby stay on track and build protection against potentially serious vaccine-preventable diseases.
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What about side effects?

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It’s normal to worry about side effects, but it’s important to know that serious reactions to vaccines are very uncommon. For the most part, these are minor (for example, soreness where the shot was given or low-grade fever) and go away within a few days.
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Visit CDC.gov, the official website of the CDC, for the latest information on the recommended routine childhood vaccinations and dosing schedules.
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The CDC website is neither owned nor controlled by Pfizer. Pfizer does not endorse and is not responsible for the content or services of this site.
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What to expect at routine checkups during this stage

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First checkup at birth
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First checkup at birth

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This routine checkup happens shortly after delivery, typically in the hospital. It’s a full physical exam to make sure your baby is off to a healthy start.
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*If the mother didn’t receive an RSV vaccine during pregnancy, or received it within 14 days of the baby’s birth, it is recommended to give the baby (8 months or younger) 1 dose of RSV antibody during their first RSV season.

This is not a complete list. Please speak with your baby’s doctor if you have questions on what screenings or vaccinations to expect. Additionally, every baby develops at their own pace. The milestones listed are general guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns about your baby’s development, please consult your pediatrician.

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Vaccinations

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The first vaccine for your baby, Hepatitis B (HepB), is recommended within 24 hours of birth. This early dose helps begin building long-term protection. Other immunizations such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization may be administered if eligible and in season.*
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Discussion topics and tips

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  • Practice safe sleep from birth
  • Ask about feeding patterns and vitamin D supplements, if breastfeeding
  • Discuss transitioning to home from the hospital
  • Get information on how and what to feed your baby
  • Ask about signs of illness to look out for
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Additional screenings

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  • Physical exam
  • Hearing and jaundice screenings
  • Congenital heart disease screening
  • Blood test for rare but treatable conditions
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3- to 5-day checkup
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3- to 5-day checkup

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This routine checkup focuses on how your baby is adjusting to life at home and offers a chance to answer early feeding or sleep questions.
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*If the mother didn’t receive an RSV vaccine during pregnancy, or received it within 14 days of the baby’s birth, it is recommended to give the baby (8 months or younger) 1 dose of RSV antibody during their first RSV season.

This is not a complete list. Please speak with your baby’s doctor if you have questions on what screenings or vaccinations to expect. Additionally, every baby develops at their own pace. The milestones listed are general guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns about your baby’s development, please consult your pediatrician.

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Vaccinations

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  • Hepatitis B (HepB), if not already given
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization, if eligible and in season*
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Developmental milestones

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  • Moves in response to sound
  • Cries to express discomfort
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What to bring

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  • Hospital paperwork—including your baby’s discharge weight or any complications during pregnancy or birth
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Discussion topics and tips

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  • Discuss feeding strategies and vitamin D supplements if breastfeeding
  • Talk through safe sleep
  • Use this visit to check in on how you’re feeling, too
  • Remember to keep count of wet and dirty diapers
  • Ask about what to do if you have questions after office hours
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Additional screenings

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  • Umbilical cord healing check
  • Jaundice follow-up
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1-month checkup
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1-month checkup

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This routine checkup tracks early development and offers support with feeding, sleep, and any questions you may have during this early stage.
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*If the mother didn’t receive an RSV vaccine during pregnancy, or received it within 14 days of the baby’s birth, it is recommended to give the baby (8 months or younger) 1 dose of RSV antibody during their first RSV season.

This is not a complete list. Please speak with your baby’s doctor if you have questions on what screenings or vaccinations to expect. Additionally, every baby develops at their own pace. The milestones listed are general guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns about your baby’s development, please consult your pediatrician.

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Vaccinations

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  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization, if eligible and in season*
  • Second dose of hepatitis B (HepB)
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Developmental milestones

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  • Briefly lifts head during tummy time
  • Brings hands to mouth
  • Begins focusing on faces
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Additional screenings

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  • Newborn reflexes
  • Tongue movement and oral development
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Discussion topics and tips

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  • Practice tummy time when awake
  • Talk, read, and sing to your baby often
  • Ask about bonding and managing daily routines
  • Talk about how you and your family are adjusting
  • Discuss use of pacifiers and helping your baby fall asleep on their own
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2-month checkup
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2-month checkup

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This is a key vaccine visit and developmental check-in. Your baby begins several multidose vaccine series to help protect them from serious diseases.
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*If the mother didn’t receive an RSV vaccine during pregnancy, or received it within 14 days of the baby’s birth, it is recommended to give the baby (8 months or younger) 1 dose of RSV antibody during their first RSV season.

This is not a complete list. Please speak with your baby’s doctor if you have questions on what screenings or vaccinations to expect. Additionally, every baby develops at their own pace. The milestones listed are general guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns about your baby’s development, please consult your pediatrician.

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Vaccinations

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This often is the first checkup where your baby will receive multiple vaccines. Remember, it’s common and advised to get all recommended vaccines at this age at the same time to start building strong immune protection.

Routine vaccines at this age:

  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization, if eligible and in season*
  • First dose of:
    • Rotavirus vaccine (RV)
    • Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP)
    • Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hib)
    • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)
    • Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
  • Second dose of:
    • Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB), if not already given at 1 month
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Developmental milestones

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  • Smiles responsively
  • Coos and makes early sounds
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Additional screenings

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  • Weight, length, and head circumference
  • Physical and neurological exams
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Discussion topics and tips

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  • Learn what to expect for the next round of vaccines
  • Encourage interaction through play, singing, and talking
  • Ask about next steps in feeding, sleep, and social development
  • Discuss whether your baby is getting enough tummy time
  • Create a daily routine for your baby
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Routine checkups help you stay on track

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Your baby’s checkups are key to staying informed and prepared. Keep learning what to expect at every visit.
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