The Carithers Pediatric Group        Jacksonville, Florida       All Rights Reserved Well Childcare Focus on Well Care The physicians at The Carithers Pediatric Group feel that well child care exams play an important role in keeping children healthy.  These longer visits provide an opportunity for our providers to examine your child’s growth and development, and discuss age specific health, behavior and safety issues. These exams often include a vision/hearing screening, lab work and routine immunizations. We encourage families to bring a list of questions they have regarding their child's health and development to well child care visits.  Our providers and staff look forward to getting to know you and your child as we work together during the years of infancy, childhood and adolescence. We recommend well child care exams at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, and 2 years. After 2 years of age, we recommend annual well child care exams. Please view our check-up schedule below, providing specific instruction for each visit. Immunizations Immunizations are another very important part of keeping your child healthy.  Getting your child fully immunized on schedule is crucial to prevent life threatening illnesses.  Read about vaccine safety by clicking here.  We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American College of Immunizations Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccine schedules.   Immunization schedule for Birth to 6 years Immunization schedule for 7 years to 18 years Newborns Congratulations – you’re home with your brand new baby. It’s both exciting and scary. Newborns can be full of surprises.  We have created an “Instruction for Newborns” handbook to provide you with a guide.  The information that is provided may be used as a guide to aid in general care but shall not be a substitute for professional medical attention or advice.  Well Check up schedule Please click on the appropriate form link to view it below. **Please arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment with you insurance card. ** **Please dress your child in loose fitting clothing.**   The CARITHERS  Pediatric Group Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Check-up Instructions For Visit Forms To Print, Complete and Bring *Vision, Hearing, and BP tests are given at well check-up visits for ages 4-21.  Vision and BP tests are given at age 3 well check-up visits. Newborn Please bring any hospital paperwork Newborn Packet and Forms 2 Weeks 2 Week Check-up 2 Months 4 Months 6 Months 2 Month Check-up 4 Month Check-up 6 Month Check-up 9 Months 12 Months 2 Year 15 Months 18 Months 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6-11 Years 12-15 Years 16 Years   & Older 9 Month Check-up 12 Month Check-up 15 Month Check-up 18 Month Check-up 2 Year Check-up 3 Year Check-up 4 Year Check-up 5 Year Check-up 6-11 Check-up 12-15 Check-up 16+ Check-up Sport Form Sport Form Feeding Recommendations Below are 3 links to feeding recommendations for your child (View them below): Helpful Hints For Feeding Your Baby How To Feed A Picky Toddler/Child Healthy Eating For Children