Triangle Pediatrics - Pediatrician Cary Raleigh North Carolina

Most pediatricians depend on a wealth of patient health information carefully compiled by Dr. Barton Schmitt. We've put it all here for you. search

We are privileged to help you care for your children. Meet our Pediatric Board Certified, experienced and friendly doctors.
meet our doctors

A fever is the body's normal response to infection. Understanding the causes and expected course of a fever will help everyone feel better.
read more

Why do kids eat so weird? It may be comforting for parents to understand how Mother Nature helps children meet their nutritional requirements. read more

Each exam includes a growth and weight evaluation, a full developmental assessment
and a complete physical examination.

Physical Exams are Recommended Every Year

Age at Exam	Immunization/Screening Tests
2 or 3 Days	Post Hospital Exam
2 Weeks	First Hep B, if not given at hospital
2 Months	Hep B, DTaP, Hib, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus (oral)
4 Months	DTaP, Hib, IPV, Prevnar, Rotavirus (oral)
6 Months	HIB, DTaP, Prevnar, Hep B, Rotavirus (oral)
9 Months
12 Months	Hep A*, MMR, Chickenpox** Hgb, lead
15 Months	DTaP, Hib, IPV, Prevnar
18 Months	Hep A
2 Years	Hep A, if not given at 18 month
3 Years	Vision Testing
*4 Years	DTaP, IPV, MMR, Chickenpox Hearing & Vision Testing
*5 Years	U/A, Hearing, & Vision Testing
11 Years	Gardisil (female patients) , Tdap
11-18 Years	Meningitis vaccine
	*These exams should NOT be done before the child’s birthday.
	**These vaccines may be given at the 4 or 5 year exam.
	***These vaccines should NOT be given before the child’s birthday.

DTaP	Diphtheria, Tetnus, Acellular Pertussis
Hep B	Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hgb	Hemoglobin (test for anemia)
Hib	Haemophilus influenza, type b
IPV	Inactivated Polio Vaccine
MMR	Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine
U/A	Urinalysis
Varivax	Chicken Pox Vaccine
Prevnar	Pneumococcal Vaccine
TB	Tuberculosis
Tdap	Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis
MCV4	Meningococcal Vaccine


	The American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to the best physical, mental, and social health of children. We are allowed to display this seal because all our doctors are members in excellent standing.


	The American Board of Pediatrics certifies pediatricians based on standards of excellence that lead to high quality health care. A practice may only display this seal if all it's doctors are certified.


	Triangle Pediatrics would like to introduce you to their certified lactation consultant, Martha Sanderson. She is available to support and promote breastfeeding at Triangle Pediatrics.