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Wellness Visits & Immunizations

Child wellness and immunization visits are a cornerstone of childhood health. These visits allow our Pediatric providers to ensure that your child’s health and development are on track.

Preventative Care With A Personal Touch

​Wellness visits are important because they allow us to identify potential health issues and prevent problems before they happen. We practice personalized care, getting to know your child’s unique personality and your family’s medical history so we can pick up on any potential problems right away.

What To Expect At A Child Wellness Visit

When you bring your child to High Desert Pediatrics for a child wellness or newborn visit they will receive quality care in a bright and comfortable environment.

Child wellness visits may include the following:

  • Your child’s height, weight, growth chart, blood pressure, & BMI

  • Ask about any recent health events

  • Check hearing and vision

  • Make sure your child is up to date on immunizations

  • Discuss any developmental concerns

  • Update health records

  • Urine analysis as needed

From toilet training to home safety, our Pediatric providers will answer all of your questions to ensure you have a full knowledge of your child’s health. If something is identified as a possible concern you will be asked to schedule a follow up appointment for a more in-depth evaluation.

When to Schedule Wellness Visits

After 2 years of age, your child will only need a wellness check once a year until age 18. For child wellness visits, High Desert Pediatrics is always available to provide quality care.

School/Sports/Camp Physicals

As is often the case, we are very busy with the wellness check for School/Sports/Camps. These services are provided within the scope of your yearly wellness Visits (Covered by insurances once a year) and we help you fill out the form for the institutions. Please plan ahead with all these due dates and limitations.

Immunizations

Schools and daycares in New Mexico require certain immunizations in order for children to enroll. All vaccinations required in New Mexico schools can be completed before age 5 if they are started on time by our Pediatric providers.

  • Hepatitis A

  • Hepatitis B

  • Rotavirus

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis

  • Haemophilus lnfluenzae (Hib)

  • Pneumococcal

  • Polio

  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

  • Varicella

  • Meningitis ACWY

  • Meningitis B

  • HPV

  • Flu shots (optional)

  • Covid-19 (optional)

No matter how old your child is, you can always start and continue vaccinations. Whether you’ve moved in the past few years or changed Pediatricians a few times, we can bring your child up to date on their immunizations so they can stay protected.

Flu shots & Flu mists are expected end of September to mid October.

RSV shots will be available October 1st for babies 8 months or younger.

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