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Tests & Immunizations
The following tests are recommended for
persons between the ages of 11 and 24. If you have an increased risk for
certain conditions, testing may need to be done sooner or more often.
Additional tests may also need to be done. Follow your health care
provider’s advice.
| Health Test |
Ages 11-20 |
Ages 20-24 |
| Height & Weight |
Every year
or as advised by health care provider |
| Blood Pressure |
During office visits |
During office visits or
at least every 2 years |
| Chlamydia Screening1 |
All
sexually active females ages 25 and younger |
| Pap Test2
(Females) |
At least every 3 years starting at the
onset of sexual activity or age 21 (whichever
comes first) |
| Breast Self-Exam2 |
|
Discuss with health
care provider |
| Breast Exam by Doctor or Nurse |
|
Every 3 years |
| Testicular Self-Exam3
(Males) |
Starting at age 15,
discuss with health care provider |
| Cholesterol Blood Test4 |
|
Every 5 years (or as advised) |
| Regular Dental Checkup |
Every 6 months or at
least every year |
- Screening is also recommended for females older than age 25 who: Have
more than one sexual partner; have had an STD in the past; or who do not
use condoms consistently and correctly. After initial screening, follow
your health care provider’s advice for how often to have re-screenings.
- See “Breast Self-Exam”. {Note:
Though rare, males can get breast cancer, too, and should look for and
report a breast lump or other change to their health care provider.}
- See “Testicular Self-Exam”.
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) should be part of the initial
cholesterol testing.
This chart shows vaccines to get between ages 11 and 24, provided
recommended childhood vaccines have already been given. Guidelines may
change from year to year. Find out what vaccines you need from your health
care provider and your school. Get information on vaccines from the CDC
National Immunization Hotline at 800.232.2522 (English) or 800.232.0233
(Spanish) or at www.cdc.gov/nip. For
information on smallpox, contact 888.246.2675 (English); 888.246.2857
(Spanish); or www.bt.cdc.gov.
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Vaccine |
Recommendation |
|
Influenza (Flu Shot) |
Ask your health care
provider if you should get an annual flu vaccine. Students who live in
dormitories are encouraged to get one each flu season. |
| Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) |
A Td booster should be given at age 11 to
12 years, if it has been at least 5 years since getting a vaccine with
tetanus and diphtheria toxoid. After that, a Td booster should be given
every 10 years. |
| Hepatitis B |
A 3rd dose of Hepatitis
B should be given at 11 to 12 years. A 3-dose series should be given to
children, teenagers, and high risk adults who have not had 3 doses of
the vaccine. |
| Measles,
Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
The 2nd dose of MMR is advised by 11 to 12
years of age. Your school may require written proof of immunity to
measles. |
| Varicella |
Persons who have not had chicken pox or the
Varicella vaccine may need 1 or 2 doses of it. Consult your health care
provider. |
| Hepatitis A |
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended in some
states and/or regions. Consult your local health department. |
| Meningitis |
Recommended at age 11 to
12 years. Persons not previously immunized should receive the vaccine
when starting high school. College freshmen living in dorms should also
be immunized. Follow your school’s requirements. |
Also, before you travel to other countries, find out if
you need certain vaccines. Do this several months before you plan on
traveling to allow enough time to get required vaccines. Get information
from the CDC Travelers’ Information Line at 877.394.8747 or at the
www.cdc.gov/travel Web site. Discuss
your needs with your health care provider. |
