Years 11-19+ exam and immunization schedule
Pediatric medicine is not just for babies. Children’s Minnesota welcomes patients throughout their college years or through age 23. Our clinicians keep up-to-date with adolescent issues including pubertal development, acne, gynecology, depression and adjustment concerns. We have dedicated adolescent clinic on our Minneapolis campus.
12 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
13 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
14 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
15 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
17 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
18 year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
19+ year well child checkup
Examinations: Physical examination; Weight and height; Blood pressure; Body mass index (BMI)
Immunizations*: Influenza†
Lab/other: Fluoride varnish1; Vision and hearing2
Screenings: Social/emotional screening; Depression screening
*Other vaccines as recommended by your health care provider.
**Tdap – teens 13 through 18 years old who missed the Tdap dose or received Td only at 11 or 12 years old should receive 1 dose of Tdap.
***MCV – teens who received the 1st dose of MCV4 at 11 or 12 years old should receive a booster dose at 16 years old. Teens who received the 1st dose at 13 through 15 years old should receive a booster dose at 16 through 18 years old. If the 1st dose was given at 16 years or older, a booster dose is not needed.
†Influenza – once a year during flu season.
‡HPV – 2 doses given typically 6 months apart at 11-12 year old adolescent well child visit (may be started as early as 9 years old). If first dose given on or after 15th birthday (and through age 26), 3 doses are given.
1Fluoride varnish available
2Vision and hearing screenings as needed