The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends yearly visits for children over the age of eleven, at which your Pediatrician will provide an:

• Examination of your teen's growth, development, and pubertal stage.
• Screening height, weight and blood pressure.
• Review of school performance.
• Counseling for effective discipline, injury prevention, substance abuse, sexual behavior, dental health, diet and exercise.
• Immunizations: Tetanus (Td) booster, Hepatitis B series if not already given
• Screening tests: scoliosis, anemia (for menstruating teens), urinalysis, vision and hearing test (if not already passed), tuberculosis test if high risk.
• Sexually active teenagers should have yearly checks for sexually transmitted diseases and a pelvic exam (females).

Remember to write down any questions you may have for your doctor before you teenager's checkups.

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