Here are the screening tests and immunizations for infants from birth to age two. Although you and your healthcare provider may decide that a different schedule is best for your baby, this plan can guide your discussion.
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Screening
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Who needs it
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How often
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Hearing
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All infants
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Before leaving hospital
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Visual impairments
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All infants
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At least once
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APGAR scoring (a variety of tests to determine general health status)
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All infants
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Shortly after birth
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State-required screenings (some states require up to 30 screenings)
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All infants
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Shortly after birth
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Dental caries
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All infants after teething and before age 2
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After age 2, every six months
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Immunization
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Who needs it
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How often
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Hepatitis B vaccine
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All infants
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At birth, between one and two months, and a final dose after six months.
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Diphtheria
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All infants
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At two months, four months, six months, and a fourth dose six months after third dose.
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Tetanus
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All infants
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At two months, four months, six months, and a fourth dose six months after third dose.
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Pertussis
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All infants
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At two months, four months, six months, and a fourth dose six months after third dose.
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Haemophilus influenzae type b
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All infants
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At two months and four months.
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Inactivated Poliovirus
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All infants
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At two months, four months, and six months.
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Pneumococcal (conjugate)
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All infants
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At two months, four months, and six months.
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Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
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All infants
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Between 12 and 18 months, one dose.
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Chickenpox (Varicella)
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Those infants who have not contracted chickenpox
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Between 12 and 15 months, one dose.
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Inactivated Influenza
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All infants
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At six months, then annually during flu season
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Hepatitis A
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All infants
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At age one. Second dose at least six months later.
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Rotavirus
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All infants
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At 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months.
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Screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force