Recommended Evaluations for Healthy Children 7 to 12 Years
There are a number of evaluations and preventive treatments that should be performed during this period of childhood to assure optimal health. Recommended Evaluations for Healthy Children 7 to 12 Years
There are a number of evaluations and preventive treatments that should be performed during this period of childhood to assure optimal health.

Tests to be performed every 6-12 months:

• Dental exam
• Useful to detect dental caries

Tests to be performed every 3-4 years:

• History and Physical Examination
• Useful to detect heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and complications
• Height and Weight
• Useful to detect general development
• Blood pressure
• Useful to detect hypertension

Tests to be performed every 4-5 years:

• Urinalysis
• Useful to detect IDDM, kidney disease, and/or UTI

Tests to be performed at the physician's discretion:

• Complete Blood Count
• Useful to detect anemia
• TB skin test
• Useful to detect tuberculosis

Tests to be performed once at age 12-14:

• Hearing test
• Useful to detect a hearing deficit
• Vision test
• Useful to detect a vision problem

Vaccines to be given before age 9:

• Influenza
• Given in 2 doses, if never immunized

Vaccines to be given once from age 7-12 years:

• Second MMR (mumps, measles, rubella)

Vaccines to be given at 11-12 years of age:

• Hepatitis B

Vaccines to be given at 11-16 years of age and every 10 years thereafter:

• Tetanus booster

This information is provided as a general guide only. We urge you to discuss these tests with your pediatrician.