Routine health examinations for healthy individuals in this age group are somewhat variable. Generally an exam done every 2-4 years is considered adequate. The exam will screen blood pressure and evaluate height and weight and chart growth. Click here for Female growth chart, Male growth chart. There are currently no routine tests or screening procedures recommended for this age group. Immunizations recommended for this age group would be a tetanus booster at 15 years old, assuming all the immunizations through age 5 were given. Click on Immunizations for the recommended immunization schedule.
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