The Adolescent Journey

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9-10 year old- 
Getting Ready for the Next Step

What to Expect:

• Lipid screen (finger stick)

• Preview of upcoming vaccines

  • HPV is now recommended for ages 9-12​

• Unhealthy/unsafe practices 

11-13 year old
Early Adolescents 

What to Expect:

• Vaccines "11 year shots"

• Lipid screen

• Behavioral health screens for anxiety and depression

• ​Intro to "uncomfortable questions", understanding sexuality and gender

• Becoming independent 

• Parents- Do I stay or leave the exam room?

• Unhealthy/unsafe practices 

14-18 year old's Highschool years 

What to Expect:

18 year old's and older 

Late adolescents and adulthood

• Procedures

  • ​Meningitis booster 

  • Urine STI screens

  • Labs- Lipid, diabetes, iron, HIV

• Behavioral health screens for anxiety and depression/ CRAFT (alcohol)

• Identifying your health issues 

• Transition of care 

• It's never too late

  • Substance abuse​

  • Safe sex

  • Support system 

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