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Immunization & visit schedule, medication dosing references, and our approach to vaccines.

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Immunization & Visit Schedule

Reference guide for typical vaccines, immunizations, and screening tests by age. Your child’s plan may vary based on individual needs — always follow Dr. Maghen’s guidance.

Age Vaccines / Immunizations Tests
2 weeksNone (newborn check)—
2 monthsPentacel, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B, Rotateq—
4 monthsSame as 2 months (no Hepatitis B if given at birth)—
6 monthsSame as 2 months—
9 months—Hemoglobin (check for anemia)
12 monthsMMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella), PneumococcalVision, Lead level (if indicated)
15 monthsVarivax (Chickenpox), Hib (Haemophilus influenzae B)—
18 monthsDTaP (Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis), Hepatitis A—
2 yearsHepatitis AVision
3 years—Vision
4 yearsProquad (MMR + Varicella)Hemoglobin and cholesterol, Vision
5 yearsQuadracel (DTaP-IPV)Urinalysis, Vision and hearing
6–9 years—Vision and hearing (yearly)
10 yearsTdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)Urinalysis, Vision and hearing
11 yearsMeningococcal meningitisVision and hearing
12 years—Vision and hearing
13–15 yearsGardasil (HPV) – 2 doses, 6–12 months apartVision and hearing
14 yearsSecond Gardasil (if needed)Vision and hearing
15 yearsTdapHemoglobin and lipid panel, Urinalysis, Vision and hearing
16 yearsMeningococcal meningitisVision and hearing
17 yearsMeningitis B (2 doses, at least 1 month apart)Vision and hearing
18–19 yearsSecond Meningitis B (if needed)Vision and hearing (yearly)
20 yearsTdapUrinalysis, Vision and hearing
Influenza vaccine is offered every year for all children 6 months and older, typically starting in late summer or fall.
Medication Dosing Charts

Medication Dosing Charts

Quick reference only — always confirm with your pharmacist or Dr. Maghen if you are unsure about your child’s dose or product concentration.

Tylenol (Acetaminophen) – Liquid & Tablet Dosing

Age Weight Infant Drops (160 mg/5 mL) Children’s Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) Chewable Tablets (160 mg) Adult Tablets (325 mg)
0–3 months6–11 lbs1.25 mL1.25 mL——
4–11 months12–17 lbs2.5 mL2.5 mL——
12–23 months18–23 lbs3.75 mL3.75 mL——
2–3 years24–35 lbs5.0 mL5.0 mL1 tab—
4–5 years36–47 lbs7.5 mL—1½ tabs—
6–8 years48–59 lbs10.0 mL—2 tabs1 tab
9–10 years60–71 lbs12.5 mL—2½ tabs1 tab
11 years72–95 lbs15.0 mL—3 tabs1½ tabs
12 years & older96 lbs & up20.0 mL—4 tabs2 tabs
Important: Give every 4 hours as needed (max 5 doses in 24 hours). Do not give to infants under 2 months old without speaking to your doctor. Always use the dropper or dosing cup provided — do not use household teaspoons.

Motrin / Advil (Ibuprofen) Dosing

Age Weight Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) Children’s Suspension (100 mg/5 mL) Junior Chewable (100 mg) Adult Tablets (200 mg)
6–9 months11–15 lbs1.25 mL2.5 mL——
10–12 months16–20 lbs1.875 mL3.75 mL——
13–23 months21–30 lbs2.5 mL5.0 mL——
2–3 years31–40 lbs—7.5 mL1½ tabs—
4–5 years41–54 lbs—10.0 mL2 tabs1 tab
6–8 years55–64 lbs—12.5 mL2½ tabs1 tab
9–10 years65–89 lbs—15.0 mL3 tabs1½ tabs
11 years & older90 lbs & up—20.0 mL4 tabs2 tabs
Important: Give every 6 hours as needed. Do not give to children under 6 months old. Use the provided dropper or dosing cup only — do not use household teaspoons.

Zyrtec (Cetirizine) Dosing

Dose once daily as needed for allergy symptoms.

Age Weight Children’s Liquid (1 mg/mL or 5 mg/5 mL) Chewable Tablets (5 mg or 10 mg) Adult Tablets (10 mg)
6–23 monthsUnder 24 lbs2.5 mL (2.5 mg)——
2–5 years24–47 lbs2.5–5 mL (2.5–5 mg)½–1 tablet (5 mg)—
6–11 years48–95 lbs5–10 mL (5–10 mg)1–2 tablets (5 mg or 10 mg)1 tablet
12 years & older96 lbs & up10 mL (10 mg)—1 tablet
May cause drowsiness in some children. Use the dosing cup or syringe provided with the liquid — do not use household spoons. Always check the concentration on the bottle (most common: 1 mg per 1 mL or 5 mg per 5 mL). Consult your doctor before use in children under 6 months or if your child has any medical conditions.
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