Whether this is your first visit as a new parent or you are new to the area, there are several things we will need in order to make your first appointment with us a pleasant experience. You should call our office at the above number according to your baby’s discharge instructions to schedule your baby’s first appointment. Please inform the receptionist this is your child’s first appointment and the give the discharge instructions from the physician to her. When you come to the office, please bring the following information:

• Insurance card (if the card is not available, yet, please inform the receptionist the name of the pending insurance)
• Discharge information provided by Watauga Medical Center

It is helpful if you arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to allow the nurse to get your child ready for his/her visit. Children can be very unpredictable which complicates our schedule on a daily basis. Please be patient as quite often there is a wait.

We look forward to serving your family for years to come!

Discover the crucial facts and guidelines behind our comprehensive vaccine policy, designed to safeguard the health and well-being of children and young adults. Visit our page to delve deeper into the importance of vaccination, understand our minimum vaccine requirements, and explore our commitment to providing evidence-based care. Learn more about our vaccine policy now and make informed decisions for the health of your loved ones.

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Recommended Immunization Schedule

Links to Immunizations

To equip you with essential information about specific vaccines, we kindly request you to click on each individual link provided below. These links will lead you to comprehensive resources where you can learn more about the vaccines and important facts associated with them. Please take the time to educate yourself and make informed decisions regarding your health:

DTaP – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/dtap.html
Flu Shot – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html
Hep A – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-a.html
Hep B – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-b.html
Hib – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hib.html
HPV – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hpv.html
IPV – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/ipv.html
Meningococcal – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mening.html
Meningococcal B – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mening-serogroup.html
MMR – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mmr.html
Prevnar – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/pcv.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fhcp%2Fvis%2Fvis-statements%2Fpcv13.html
Rotavirus – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/rotavirus.html
Tdap – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/tdap.html
Varicella – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/varicella.html

Your well-being and understanding of these vaccines are of utmost importance to us. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Blue Ridge Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine