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Here you will find a growing list of resources and other important information that you may find useful as you navigate through the maze of attaining top quality pediatric medical care and raising healthy children.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

Dr. Pete provides sound advice and insight on some of the most frequently asked questions he gets from parents about child rearing and basic medical advice.

Vaccinations

I’m confused about what I hear in the media about vaccinations. Are they safe? Do they cause autism?

Over-the-Counter Medications

What is your opinion on the use of over-the-counter medications?

Vitamins

Do you recommend vitamins for kids?

Allergies and Genetics

If I’m allergic to something does it mean my children will also be allergic?

Ear Wax

How do I clean the ear wax from my child’s ears?

ADHD

I have a 5 year old son, and I think the school is heading towards telling me that he is ADHD and is going to want to prescribe something. Where do I go from here?

Dyslexia

I have a 12 year old son who is in the 7th grade and goes to public school. I suspect that he has Dyslexia. Is there a test for it?

Insurance

Does Almaden Pediatrics take my insurance?

Click here for a list of insurance plans that we accept, or call us to ask about your specific plan.

 
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Schedule of Check Ups & Vaccines

 
 

Birth to 18 Months

Birth: Hepatitis B #1

1 month: None

2 months: Vaxelis #1 (Dtap , Polio, HiB, Hep B), Pneumococcus #1, and Rotavirus #1

4 months: Vaxelis #2 (Dtap, Polio, HiB, Heb B), Pneumococcus #2, and Rotavirus #2

6 months: Vaxelis #3 (Dtap, Polio, HiB, Hep B), Pneumococcus #3, and Rotavirus #3

9 months: None

12 months: Proquad #1 (MMR, Chicken Pox), and Hepatitis A #1

15 months: Dtap #4, Prevnar #4, Hib #4

18 months: Hepatitis A #2

2 Years to 6 Years

2-3 years: No vaccines if all have been completed as recommended.

4 years: Proquad #2 (MMR/Chicken Pox), DtaP #5, Polio #4

5 years: No immunizations if all have been completed as recommended.
(NOTE: These vaccines are typically administered together as part of the pre-kindergarten visit.  For children who will be having their pre-kindergarten visit while still 4 years old, they will generally receive the Chicken Pox vaccine in addition to the “Kinder Shots.”)

6 Years to 10 Years

Yearly check ups. No scheduled vaccines.

11 Years to 18 Years

Yearly Check ups
11-12 years: Tdap, Meningitis #1, Gardasil (HPV)
16-18 years: Meningitis #2

 
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Growth Charts

 
 

Birth to 36 Months for Boys

Boys Height/Weight
Boys Head Circumference

Birth to 36 Months for Girls

Girls Height/Weight
Girls Head Circumference

2 Years to 20 Years for Boys

Boys Height/Weight
Boys Body Mass Index

2 Years to 20 Years for Girls

Girls Height/Weight
Girls Body Mass Index

 

Recommended Reading

 
 

Books to Help your Children Develop Healthy Sleeping Habits

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Marc Weissbluth

On Becoming Babywise Gary Ezzo & Robert Bucknam

Solve Your Childs Sleep Problems Richard Ferber

Guide to Your Child’s Sleep American Academy Of Pediatrics & Inc D.S.H. Publishing

Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book Dr. Seuss

The Going to Bed Book Sondra Boynton

 
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Helpful Links

 
 

Car Seats

SeatCheck.org – Find a certified child safety seat inspection station to make sure your child’s car seat is installed properly. Find car seat laws for california. Links to other helpful car seat information.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Watch videos on proper installation of car seats for all ages.

Home Safety

The Well Home Check Program – Information on childproofing your house for children of all ages.

Safe Kids USA – Injury prevention information.

California Poison Control System – How to prevent accidental poisonings at home, and what to do if your child ingests something.

Consumer Product Safety Commission – Information on unsafe child products and product recalls.

Health and Parenting

Healthy Children – A comprehensive website for parents which has information on child behavior and development, parenting tips, health and safety information and more.

Symptom Checker – Is your child sick? Easy to read information on symptoms, home treatments, when to call the doctor, and more.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Trusted and accurate information on infectious diseases, injury prevention, vaccines, etc.

Travel Information

CDC Travelers’ Health – Are you planning on traveling out of the country with your child? This website has all information you need on required and recommended vaccines and medications for travel to each country, travel safety, tips, travel notices and more.

 

Community Resources

 
 
 
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