Taking Your Eleven to Twelve Old to the Doctor

Taking Your Child to your Pediatrician

At the eleven to twelve year checkup, you can expect:

• An examination of your child's growth and development.
• A review of diet and sleep schedules
• Measurement of his height, weight and blood pressure.
• Counseling for injury prevention, dental health, and a proper diet.
• A review of school performance.
• Immunizations: Tdap (tetanus booster), Menactra, and Gardasil (girls only), and possibly the Varivax booster (if your child hasn't had chickenpox), HepB and HepA series - if not already given.
• Screening test: vision and hearing test.

The next check up with your pediatrician will be when your child is twelve to thirteen years old.

For more information:

• Immunization Schedule
• Medical Advice
• Choosing a Doctor for Older Children

More Topics for Your Eleven to Twelve Year Old:

• Vitamins
• Kids and TV
• Exercise and Fitness
• Youth Sports
• New Vaccines for Teens
• Afterschool Safety
• Puberty Quiz
• Promoting a Positive Body Image

Ages and Stages Index

The Your Child At... articles are adapted from the Your Child newsletter and series of articles from keepkidshealthy.com and are used with the permission of Keep Kids Healthy, LLC.

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