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 (Tdap) booster, Menactra, and chicken pox booster 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 may need a pelvic exam (females) if she is having any problems, such as missed periods, painful periods, or heavy bleeding, etc.

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

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