Types of visits – Peninsula Pediatrics

Well Visits

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Well-visits are your little one’s “check-ups.” They are the visits that review your questions and where the doctor reviews feeding, elimination, sleep, development, and other age-appropriate questions. At each visit, the doctor will go over age-appropriate behaviors and what to expect in the time between this visit and the next. At each visit, vital signs will be taken based on what is appropriate for age, and your child will receive a complete physical exam.

Prenatal Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Meeting with one of our pediatricians before you have your baby is a great way to establish a medical home. At these visits you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the practice. One of the doctors will go over office policies, after-hours care, sick visit policies, what to expect in the first few days of life and other common topics. Schedule your prenatal visit today!

The Newborn Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Welcome to our practice! We are excited to meet your little one. At this visit we are getting to know your family.

What should I bring to my child’s first appointment at Peninsula Pediatrics?

Please make sure Dr. Flanigan is listed as the Primary Care Physician (PCP) with your insurance company.
Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time to complete the necessary paperwork.
Please bring your infant’s vaccine card, hospital discharge summary, newborn screen number (pink slip,) newborn blood type, birth weight, and discharge weight.
Your insurance card.

At this visit, you should expect:

We will weigh your infant, and measure their height and head circumference. Your infant will receive a complete physical examination.

We will be asking questions about your pregnancy, your medical history, the delivery, and your family history. Your little one’s first visit in 2-3 days after discharge from the hospital. We will ask you how things are going and review all your questions.

Immunizations

Majority of newborns will receive the Hepatitis B vaccine while in the hospital. If your little one has not received this vaccine while in the hospital, they will receive it at the newborn visit.

When to call Peninsula Pediatrics urgently

Rectal temperature over 100.4 Fahrenheit or 38.0 celsius
Inconsolable irritability over one hour
Inability to awaken for a feed or a weak suck after four hours
Less than 1 stool or 2 voids over a 24-hour period
Spit-up/vomiting with a green color
A yellow color on the torso beyond the umbilical cord

Safety and Parenting Tips

Newborns should feed on demand. On average most infants feed about every 2-3 hours. Until your little one has returned to their birth weight, they should feed a minimum of every 3 hours.
If you are breastfeeding your little one, you should expect to feed about every 2-3 hours. You should also introduce a vitamin D drop on your nipple once a day. D-Drops is a brand that is easy to use, with each drop containing 400IU, the exact recommended amount.
If you are bottle feeding with either expressed breast milk, formula, or both you should expect your little one to eat about 2-3oz every 2-3 hours.
The umbilical stump should be kept dry. Most umbilical cords will fall off between days 7-10 of life (anywhere between day 3-21 is normal.) Once the umbilical cord has fallen off and the area is dry, you can submerge your little one for the bath. Until then, please sponge bathe.
Babies do not need to bathe very often. Every other day or every third day is perfectly fine.
You do not need to take your little one’s temperature regularly. If your baby feels warm or seems fussy, you should take a rectal temperature. Fever is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. For the first two months of life, this is an immediate phone call to the office.
Always place your baby to sleep on their back. Do not place any pillows, blankets, bumper, head positioners, or stuffed animals in the crib with your baby.

When is my little one’s next visit?

All babies lose some weight in the beginning of life (up to 10% of birthweight is normal!) We like to follow your little one closely to make sure they are gaining weight well and all your questions are being answered. We will see your little one in the office for weight checks every 2-3 days until they return to their birth weight (typically day 10-14 of life.) Once your baby is back at birth weight, their next well-visit is at 5 weeks of age.

5 Week Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

At this point you are likely starting to get to know your baby a little better. They may have started making eye contact with you and are spending more time awake than before.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Screen: At Peninsula Pediatrics, we care deeply about the health of your entire family unit. Ten to twenty percent of women experience postpartum depression or anxiety in the postpartum period. This can be hard to talk about. By screening all our patients, we are trying to eliminate any stigma and provide you with the opportunity to discuss your feelings in a nonjudgmental setting. ALL Peninsula Parents receive this questionnaire at the 5 week, 2,4, and 6 month visits. To learn more about postpartum depression/anxiety click here.

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam

Immunizations

At this visit your little one will receive the second Hepatitis B vaccine.

Safety and parenting tips

Always put your baby to sleep on their back. The ideal sleep temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to avoid over-bundling/overheating your baby.
At this age, infants can start to cry more than they previously were. You may find that your little one seems to cry around the same time every day. It is important to remember that you can’t “spoil” a baby this age. Your little one is still dependent on you to help them soothe. The Purple Period website is a helpful resource during this time period.
Babies need time on their tummies to work on developing head, neck and chest control. You should try to get 15-20 minutes a day of “tummy time.” It is unlikely that your little one can do that all at once. Try breaking it up into smaller 2-5 minute spurts throughout the day.
You should continue to feed your baby on-demand (when they seem hungry.) Most babies this age feed 7-10 times a day. Your baby may start to do a longer stretch of sleep at night and there is no reason to wake them to feed unless instructed to by one of our doctors.
Never leave your little one unattended on a high space such as a changing table or bed

When is my little one’s next visit?

Your little one’s next well visit is when they are 2 months of age.

2 Month Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

At this point it is likely that your baby has started to smile and coo. They have also started to follow your movements a bit more. You may even be getting a 4 hour stretch of sleep at night! Your baby will be starting to hold their head up for brief periods as well.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam

Immunizations

The 2,4, and 6 month vaccines are identical. They are what is called your child’s primary series.

Pentacel-This vaccine protects against DTap, Polio and haemophilus influenzae

Prevenar- This vaccine protects against Pneumococcal disease

Rotavirus- This is an oral vaccine that protects against Rotavirus.

Vaccine Reactions

Most babies do well after vaccinations. You may notice that your little one is having looser or greener stools for up to a week. There is no intervention needed.

A small percentage may develop fevers, fussiness or redness/swelling at the injection site. For redness or swelling, you can apply cool compresses to the area for soothing. For fussiness or fever (temperature above 100.4 F) you can give your little one some acetaminophen. All dosing in pediatrics is weight based. You can find the dosing chart here.

Vaccine reactions can last up to 72 hours after vaccination. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

Safety and parenting tips

Your little one is starting to stay awake for longer periods. They are starting to coo and smile, cuddle and hug. You cannot “spoil” a baby by singing, cuddling, holding, rocking, and talking and singing with them. These interactions during quiet awake periods strengthen the bond between you and your little one.
Some children in this age group have started to sleep longer at night. However, it is normal for babies this age to wake 2-3 times a night to feed. You should follow your baby’s cues and feed them when they are hungry.
This is a good age to start a bedtime routine. It can be simple and should work for your family. By repeating your bedtime routine nightly, this will become a cue to your little one that it is time to sleep.
Continue practicing tummy time with your little one. As you go through your day, narrate your day to your little one. Sing and talk with them. You may notice that the cooing sounds like conversation and you can practice turn taking with your little one. This is a fun experience for parents and babies!

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 2 months when your little one is 4 months old.

4 Month Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Four month olds are just delightful. They are interactive, smiling and just a lot of fun to be around. Your little one is smiling, cooing and may have started laughing. They are excited to see you when you come into a room. The fussiness of infancy will have decreased and hopefully you are getting some more sleep!

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam

Immunizations

The 2,4, and 6 month vaccines are identical. They are what is called your child’s primary series.

Pentacel-This vaccine protects against DTap, Polio and haemophilus influenzae

Prevenar- This vaccine protects against Pneumococcal disease

Rotavirus- This is an oral vaccine that protects against Rotavirus.

Vaccine Reactions

Most babies do well after vaccinations. You may notice that your little one is having looser or greener stools for up to a week. There is no intervention needed.

Vaccine reactions can last up to 72 hours after vaccination. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

Safety and parenting tips

At this age babies have started to gain the ability to self-soothe and can sleep for longer periods at night. Sleep education can begin around 4 months of age. Read more about age-appropriate sleep and options to lengthen your little one’s sleep periods overnight.
Many babies start to roll between 4-6 months of age. Your little one should always be placed to sleep on their back, if they roll to their tummy while sleeping, there is no need to go in and return them to their backs.
Most babies teeth between 6-10 months (3-18 months is normal,) all babie this age drool a lot and will bring things to their mouths. This is age appropriate behavior and nothing to be concerned with.
Babies this age are more aware and will respond to consistency and routines. This is a good time to start establishing a daily routine.
Babies this age will feed less frequently with anywhere between 6-10 feedings in 24 hours. Bottle fed babies will take anywhere between 26-36oz a day at this age.
Check out our starting solids guid
Car seats should remain in the back seat and rear facing
Your hot water heater should be set to below 120 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid burns. Babies this age grab at things, avoid carrying hot drinks or cooking when holding your baby.
Check out our baby proofing guide!

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 2 months when your little one is 6 months old.

6 Month Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Six month olds are super fun! They are interactive, playful and aren’t moving too much yet. You have probably noticed that your little one’s social emotional development has really grown over the last 2 months. Vocalizations have typically gotten more frequent and you will notice your baby experimenting with different sounds and pitches. Your baby is more interested in interacting with people and the world. They are curious and inquisitive. Your 6 month old is likely rolling, grabbing for things, and able to pass things from one hand to the other. They may start to develop some stranger nervousness and this is normal and age appropriate.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam

Immunizations

The 2,4, and 6 month vaccines are identical. They are what is called your child’s primary series.

Pentacel-This vaccine protects against DTap, Polio and haemophilus influenzae

Prevenar- This vaccine protects against Pneumococcal disease

Rotavirus- This is an oral vaccine that protects against Rotavirus.

Vaccine Reactions

Most babies do well after vaccinations. You may notice that your little one is having looser or greener stools for up to a week. There is no intervention needed.

Vaccine reactions can last up to 72 hours after vaccination. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

Safety and parenting tips

Your baby’s vision is gradually improving over the first year of life. At this age, your baby should be able to follow you around the room with their eyes. Let them be a part of the action and interact with the world and whatever is happening in your home.
Continue with daily routines. Some things to do with your baby during the day includes: singing with them, playing peek-a-boo, talking through your day and narrating what is happening and starting to look at books. Babies this age have attention spans of less than a minute so keep that in mind if your little one seems to want to move on to a new activity.
Avoid overstimulation around nap time and bedtime.
You can start to introduce water in a sippy cup at this age.
If your little one has teeth, you should brush them twice a day with a small rice grain size of toothpaste with fluoride.
At 6 months, babies start to need solid food as part of their diets. Check out our Starting Solids Guide
Now is the time to really start baby proofing as mobility is on the horizon. Check Out of Baby Proofing and Safety Guide

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 3 months when your little one is 9 months old.

9 Month Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Your 9 month old is on the move! You will probably find it hard to believe your once tiny newborn is now able to roll, sit when placed and may even be crawling or pulling to stand! They are likely saying consonant sounds and will recognize their name when called. At this age, separation nervousness and stranger nervousness are common and to be expected. This means that your little one understands the concept that one someone leaves they still exist. You may notice that when you partially cover up a favorite toy your little one will start to look for it. This is all part of the same developmental milestone referred to as object permanence.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have a finger prick to check for anemia and lead levels

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

The third and final Hepatitis B vaccine is given at this visit.

Vaccine Reactions

The Hepatitis B vaccine is well tolerated and does not typically have any reactions.

Safety and parenting tips

As babies start to get on the move they love to explore and put things in their mouths. Never leave small objects, choking foods, electrical wires or balloons near your baby.
At this age most babies are sleeping through the night and are napping twice a day.
You will notice that your little one’s way of exploring and interacting with the world is starting to change. It is transitioning from exploring with their eyes and putting things in their mouths to noticing cause and effect, imitating others, and understanding that objects exist even if they can’t be seen. Some suggestions for ways to play with your baby include: rolling a ball back and forth, peek-a-boo, and singing songs with clapping and hand motions. Most importantly, have fun!
Encourage your little one to explore finger foods.

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 3 months when your little one is 12 months old.

1 Year Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Happy Birthday! Wow, a lot has changed in a year. Your little infant is now babbling, picking things up, curious, social and on the move! Your little one is starting to seek independence and will want to try out lots of new things.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument-based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

At this visit, your little one will get their first MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and their final Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine)

Vaccine Reactions

Most babies do well after vaccinations. You may notice that your little one is having looser or greener stools for up to a week. There is no intervention needed.

Vaccine reactions can last up to 72 hours after vaccination. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

Safety and parenting tips

Your child will start exploring and testing limits. This is normal child development. Try to avoid saying no all the time and rather redirect your little one and use words such as gentle or careful. Save no for the most important concerns.
Try to use positive language such as please sit as opposed to don’t stand.
When you are able to, try to have family meals together. This provides an opportunity to model healthy eating habits. Encourage your little to feed themselves during meals and allow them to experiment with utensils.
It is normal for children this age to feel nervous or hesitant around new people. Allow your child time to adjust to new people and surroundings.
Brush your little one’s teeth twice a day with a small rice grain size of toothpaste with fluoride.
Most babies this age will nap twice a day. However, your little one will likely start to transition to one nap a day between 12-15 months old.
Your little one should transition from formula to whole milk. The goal is about 16-20oz of whole milk a day.

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 3 months when your little one is 15 months old.

15 Month Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Welcome to toddlerhood! Your little one is likely a bundle of energy with tons of curiosity but sense of their own limitations! This makes for a fun and challenging time period. Your little one requires near constant attention to make sure they are safe. They will start to say a few words and for the foreseeable future, their understanding will far exceed their spoken language. Your little one can likely follow simple commands.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

At this visit your little one will get their first Hepatitis A vaccine and their first Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine.

Vaccine Reactions

Most babies do well after vaccinations. You may notice that your little one is having looser or greener stools for up to a week. There is no intervention needed.

Vaccine reactions can last up to 72 hours after vaccination. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 3 months when your little one is 18 months old.

18 Month Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 6 months when your little one is 2 years old.

2 Year Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

MCHAT

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their weight, length, and head circumference measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have a finger prick to check for anemia and lead levels.

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

The second and final Hepatitis A is given.

Vaccine Reactions

This is a well tolerated vaccine with little to no side effects.

When is my little one’s next visit?

The next visit is in 6 months when your little one is 2.5 years old.

3 Year Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Over the last year of your child’s life you have likely noticed a tremendous increase in vocabulary and in the ability to understand what your child is saying. Your three year old will use speech, non-verbal communication and motor skills to navigate and modify their environment. Three year olds are fun, creative, imaginative and curious by nature. They ask a lot of questions and lots of “why?”You may start to feel like you are living with little lawyers who always have creative (albeit not always reasonable) solutions to every problem. Children this age are beginning to grasp the concept of consequences and a sense of right and wrong. Even though your little one has a lot more language, behavior at this age continues to often feel unpredictable. Three year olds have strong opinions and big feelings. Offering small choices such as, “ would you like to wear the train pajamas or the elephant pajamas,” allows children to feel that they have more agency and are included in the decision making process. Children will start to have increased cooperative play. This means they will play together with another child rather than playing with two separate toys in the same physical space (parallel play.) You may hear a lot of “ I want to do it by myself.” Three year olds are exerting their independence and can be more involved in daily activities like getting dressed and feeding themselves.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

Safety and parenting tips

Provide positive reinforcement. Notice when your child is behaving kindly and praise the behavior.
Provide your child with the opportunity to make choices and have a say in appropriate decision making processes.
Encourage interactive games and take turns during cooperative play.
Continue to avoid choking hazards such as popcorn, whole grapes and circular shaped hotdogs. The safest way for your child to eat is seated and supervised.
Observe your child when playing outdoors. In the water, always be within arm’s touch of your child. Have a designated adult as a water watcher. On a boat or in a body of water always have your child wear a coast guard approved life jacket.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.

4 Year Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.

5 Year Visit

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.

School Aged Visits (Ages 6-10)

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.

Pre-Teen Visit (Age 11-12)

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.

Adolescent Visit (Age 13-18)

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.

Young Adult Visit (Age 18-21)

At Peninsula Pediatrics, we don’t just help your children when they’re sick; we help them, and your whole family, stay well all the time.

Pre-visit Questionnaire

Before your visit, you will receive a link to the following questionnaires

PEDS-DM: This questionnaire is a standardized developmental screening that you will receive at all your little one’s well visits from ages 5 weeks to 5 years.

At this visit you should expect your child to

Have their height and weight measured
Have a complete physical exam
Have their vision checked using an instrument based screening tool (Read more about how this works and why it is important)
Have their blood pressure taken
Have their hearing checked (Read more about how this works and why it is important)

What vaccines or screening tests should I expect at this visit

There are no vaccines at this visit. The exception is during flu season when the flu vaccine can be given at your child’s well-visit.

When is my little one’s next visit?

At this point your child will be seen yearly for their check-ups. If anything comes up in between, you can always reach out to us and/or make an appointment to come in.