Help your teen stay healthy with yearly checkups. Your teen's doctor can offer good advice about teen health, including the following topics:
- Substance abuse (tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs)
- Injury prevention, including sports safety, seat belts, helmets, and firearm safety
- Proper nutrition
- Physical activity
- Your teen's physical, social, and emotional development
- Screening tests, such as hearing and vision exams
Annual visits with the doctor are also a great time to catch up on important immunizations. The chart below offers national recommendations.
Vaccinations:
- 11-12 years Tdap or Td, Human papillomavirus (HPV) for girls Meningococcal
- 11-18 years Influenza
- Before high school or college entry Any other immunizations not previously given
SelectHealth covers routine, recommended immunizations 100 percent with no deductible for eligible members.
Immunization Abbreviations
- DTaP: Diptheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis
- Hib: Haemophilus b conjugate
- MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella
- Varicella: Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox)
- Td: Tetanus and diphtheria
- Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis
- HPV: Human Papillomavirus
If you’ve missed any of the recommended immunizations, please talk to your doctor about a plan to catch up.
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