Encourage good learning by helping your child organize a distraction-free time to do homework and ensuring eleven hours of sleep each night. Teach your child what to do if there is a fire and have practice fire drills.
There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight and height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Screen your child's hearing and vision.
- Review your child’s school performance and development
- Discuss exercise and nutrition.
- Review safety issues.
Immunizations: None
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Lead Surveillance, Oral Health Surveillance, Vision Testing, Hearing Testing
Helpful Info: Helping Children Help Themselves
Bright Futures Parent Info
Continue to encourage good nutrition and exercise for your child. This is the time he or she is building good health habits for a lifetime! There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition.
- Review safety issues.
Immunizations: None
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Vision Surveillance, Hearing Surveillance
Helpful Info: Growing Up Healthy: Fat, Cholesterol, and More
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Ensure that your child ALWAYS wears a helmet when bicycling, skateboarding, scooter riding and skating. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Test your child's vision and hearing.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition.
- Review safety issues.
Immunizations: None
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Vision Testing, Hearing Testing
Helpful Info: About Bicycle Helmets
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your child be is becoming more responsible and will be able to take on more tasks such as taking care of his/her own room. He or she may also start reading independently for pleasure.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition.
- Review safety issues.
Immunizations: HPV#1 (series of 2; 9-11 years)
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Vision Surveillance, Hearing Surveillance, Lipid Profile testing (completed once between 9-11 years)
Helpful Info: Chores, Age-Appropriate
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your ten year old still requires adult supervision when you are away. Watching TV with your child allows you to discuss any controversial topics that may come up.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Screen your child's vision and hearing.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition.
- Discuss puberty changes to expect or that may be starting to occur.
Immunizations: HPV#2
Tests/Screens/Assessments: TB Surveillance, Anemia Surveillance, Vision Testing, Hearing Testing, Lipid Profile (completed once between 9-11 years)
Helpful Info: Puberty: Ready or Not, Expect Some Big Changes
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Your child may be transitioning to middle school at this age. He or she may be participating in more group activities. Expand your conversations about healthy living practices to include tobacco, drug and alcohol avoidance.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight. height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Provide your child’s immunizations.
- Screen your child for anemia and dysipidemia per AAP recommendations.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition.
- Discuss puberty changes to expect or that may be starting to occur.
Immunizations: MCV#1,
HPV#2 ( if not previously completed; series of 2; 9-13 years)
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Vision Surveillance, Hearing Surveillance, Adolescent Depression, Lipid Profile (completed once between 9-11 years)
Helpful Info: Substance Abuse Prevention
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your child will be in middle school at this age. Continue your conversations about healthy living practices to include tobacco, drug and alcohol avoidance. Your child should be able to assume more responsibility for personal hygiene and chores. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Screen your child's vision.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
- Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
- Discuss puberty changes to expect or that may be starting to occur.
Immunizations: HPV#2 ( if not previously completed; series of 2; 9-13 years)
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Vision Testing
Helpful Info: Substance Abuse Prevention,
Establishing Chores and Routines
Bright Futures Parent Info
Even though friends are becoming more important at this age, having a caring adult to provide a listening ear and from which to obtain accurate health information is equally important. Foster open communication with your child. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
During the teen years, we provide the opportunity for your teen to have at least a portion of the visit with the parent out of the room.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
- Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
- Discuss puberty changes to expect or that may be starting to occur.
Immunizations: None
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Hemoglobin Test for Females
Helpful Info: Teens,
Behavior
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your child may be showing an increasing interest in extracurricular activities. Have conversations about risk taking behaviors, driving, alcohol, drug use, family rules and expectations. Discuss media and internet safety. Make certain that they have an adult they can confide in if they are unable to communicate with you. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
During the teen years, we provide the opportunity for your teen to have at least a portion of the visit with the parent out of the room.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
- Review your child’s school performance and development.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
Immunizations: None
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Hemoglobin Test for Females
Helpful Info: Teens,
Behavior
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your child may be adjusting to the transition to high school. Development of family relationships continues to be important, but it is also normal for teens to place more and more emphasis on their peer relationships. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
During the teen years, we provide the opportunity for your teen to have at least a portion of the visit with the parent out of the room.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight and length and record on a growth curve.
- Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
- Review your child’s school performance.
- Reinforce healthy choices and risk behavior avoidance.
- Perform any recommended yearly screening tests (depending on family history, sexual activity etc.).
- Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
Immunizations: None
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Urine Chlamydia Screen for Females, Hemoglobin Test for Females
Helpful Info: Teens,
Behavior
Bright Futures Parent Info
Congratulations! You are solidly in the teen years! It is exciting to see the wonderful person your child is becoming. Possible conflict can arise at this time as your teen assesses your family values versus those of culture and peers.
During the teen years, we provide the opportunity for your teen to have at least a portion of the visit with the parent out of the room.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Provide your child's immunizations.
- Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
- Review your child’s school performance.
- Reinforce healthy choices and risk behavior avoidance.
- Perform any recommended yearly screening tests (depending on family history, sexual activity etc.).
- Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
Immunizations: MCV#2,
Men B
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Urine Chlamydia Screen for Females, Hemoglobin Test for Females
Helpful Info: Safe Driving…A Parent's Responsibility,
Teens,
Behavior
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your child is getting closer to finishing high school and entering the adult world. Making mistakes are a normal part of growing up. Continue to provide emotional support and guidance for them during this time. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.
During the teen years, we provide the opportunity for your teen to have at least a portion of the visit with the parent out of the room.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
- Review your child’s school performance.
- Perform any recommended yearly screening tests (depending on family history, sexual activity etc.).
- Reinforce healthy choices and risk behavior avoidance.
- Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
Immunizations: Men B
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Lipid Profile (once between 17 to 21 years), Urine Chlamydia Screen for Females, Hemoglobin Test for Females
Helpful Info: Teens,
Behavior
Bright Futures Parent Info
Your child is now transitioning to adult life! They will still look to you for support and guidance but will be more on their own when it comes to decision making.
During the teen years, we provide the opportunity for your teen to have at least a portion of the visit with the parent out of the room.
At this visit we will:
- Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
- Provide immunizations.
- Screen your child's vision.
- Discuss transitions to life after high school—whether that be work, travel, vocational school or college.
- Discuss importance of responsible decision making and recognizing healthy -vs- unhealthy relationships.
- Complete college physical forms and any required college screening labs/tests.
- Perform any recommended yearly screening tests (depending on family history, sexual activity etc.).
- Reinforce healthy choices and risk behavior avoidance.
- Transition your child to an adult care provider.
Immunizations: Men B
Tests/Screens/Assessments: Adolescent Depression Screening, Lipid Profile (once between 17 to 21 years), Urine Chlamydia Screen for Females, Hemoglobin Test for Females
Helpful Info: Teens,
Behavior