Please visit our Insurance page (also found under Forms & Policies > Insurance) for detailed information.

We will need some information from you at your child’s first visit. You can streamline the process by printing out the necessary forms and bringing them with you to the office. Find those forms here.

Click here to jump to a table of ages when your child should get their next physical, as well as the forms you should complete before that exam.

Finding a doctor and other health care providers who can provide the best care for your health needs as an adult can take time.

At Middleboro Pediatrics we can look after your health care needs until age 22 years but we encourage you to start looking for an adult primary care provider (PCP), usually an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine doctor, well before age 22 so that you can transition smoothly from pediatric to adolescent to adult care. Learn more here.

Each child is unique, and some require unique care. Contact our office to learn more about our experience with various medical issues. You can also find valuable resources in our Medical Home section.

We are strong supporters of vaccination (also known as immunization). Vaccination is one of the most important measures to prevent serious illness in children and adults. We follow the schedule for routine vaccination as recommended by both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)  and the Center for Disease Control Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC ACIP).

When a family is considering joining Middleboro Pediatrics and they are also considering refusing any or all vaccines, we require a “Meet and Greet” appointment to be scheduled prior to the child’s first visit. This appointment will be between one of the physicians and either one or preferably both parents or guardians. This will enable us to address any concerns you may have and to clarify our policies on vaccine refusal. We want to make sure we are a good fit for you and your family.

During an office visit when a vaccine is recommended, if the parent or patient has any questions about the recommended vaccine(s), we are happy to address any and all concerns. We also provide written information as supplied by the CDC. If a vaccine is refused, our policy requires the parent or guardian (or patient if over 18 years of age) to sign the standard Vaccine Refusal Form as provided by the AAP. This form documents our discussion including the risks of not vaccinating and clarifies which vaccines were recommended and refused.  This form cannot be altered in any way. If the parent or guardian refuses to sign the Vaccine Refusal Form, that could lead to termination from our practice.

Vaccines prevent disease and save lives. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our patients. We sincerely hope that when a parent or patient is well informed about the advantages of vaccination, no vaccine would be refused.

Sincerely,
Middleboro Pediatrics