18+ years
18+ years
THE FULL SCHEDULE — BIRTH TO 18
IN THIS VISIT
What we’ll check
Immunizations due
Screenings and safety
Guidance for this age
Feeding
What we’ll check
Height, weight, BMI, blood pressure. Yearly vision screenings. Scoliosis screening (discontinued after no physical height changes for several years). Oral health evaluation. Assessment of acne, piercings, and signs of self-harm or injury.
Immunizations due
Flu vaccine (during fall season). MenB (optional, if not already taken - consists of initial shot and another 6 months later). Catch-up on any missing immunizations.
Doses follow the current AAP and CDC schedule — ask us anything about them at the visit.
Screenings
TB Surveillance, Anemia Surveillance, Dyslipidemia Surveillance, Adolescent Depression Screening, Urine Chlamydia Screen (females), Hemoglobin Test (females), Universal HIV Testing.
Safety at this age
"Safe sexual encounters are important to discuss along with risks, domestic violence, substances abuse." Teach firearm safety and proper storage away from younger children. Learn conflict management without physical confrontation. "POISON CONTROL 1-800-222-1222."
Guidance for this age
Safe sexual encounters and risks; domestic violence awareness; substance abuse discussion; firearm safety and proper storage away from younger children; conflict management without physical confrontation; avoidance of risky situations.
Feeding
Include variety of healthy foods/snacks; limit sugar intake; drink water daily; limit caffeine and sports drinks; avoid energy drinks to prevent tachycardia; engage in daily physical activity (minimum 60 minutes); avoid fast foods, fried foods, and fatty foods.
Due for this visit?
Book with your child’s primary provider. Best practice is to book the next well visit while you’re still in the office.
Book this visit
Call 702-564-8556
