Family & Child Development

• Pregnancy
  • Expecting a Baby?
    • Healthy Weight Gain
    • Pregnancy Risks
    • Accessing Services
    • Responsibilities of the Father
    • Embryonic & Fetal Development
    • Physician Resources
    • Related Links
  • Pregnancy Help Centers
  • Perinatal Services (Pregnancy Care)
  • Perinatal Hospice
  • Family Planning
  • Bright Start
  • Services
• Newborn
  • Baby Care Program
  • Newborn Screening Program
    • Newborn Hearing Screening Program
      • Parents and Caregivers
        • 1 - Before ONE Month of Age: Hearing Screening
        • 3 - Before THREE Months of Age: Hearing Evaluation
        • 6 - Before SIX Months of Age: Early Intervention
        • Resources
      • Medical Professionals
        • 1 - Before ONE Month of Age: Hearing Screening
        • 3 - Before THREE Months of Age: Hearing Evaluation
        • 6 - Before SIX Months of Age: Early Intervention
        • Resources
      • South Dakota Resources
      • Contact Us
    • Newborn Blood Spot Screening Program
      • For Parents
        • Genetic services
      • For Providers
        • When to Collect a Specimen
        • Collection & Handling
        • Completing the Collection Card
        • Order Supplies
        • Shipping Specimens
        • Resources
      • Resources
    • Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
• Childhood
  • Child Development
  • Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
  • School Illness Exclusion Recommendations
  • Immunization Program
    • Immunizations Required for SD School Entry
    • Yellow Fever Vaccine Administration Sites / Travel Clinics
    • Request Copy of Immunization Record
    • Recommended Vaccines
    • HPV Vaccine
    • FAQ
    • Links
    • Provider Updates
    • Materials
    • Training Videos for Vaccine Providers
  • Childhood Vaccine Providers
• Youth & Young Adults
  • Adolescent Well Visits
  • Mental Health
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Healthy Relationships
• WIC

Adolescent Well Visits

An adolescent well-visit is a yearly checkup with a health provider for young people between 11 and 21 years of age. The resources below offer answers to adolescent well visit frequently asked questions and how young people can transition into taking care of their own healthcare.

Annual Health Check-ups: 10-12 years | 13-20 years

Sport Physical vs. Well Visit

Immunization Fact Sheets for Preteens & Teens (CDC)

Teen Dental Health (ADA)

Adolescents and Young Adults: Do they still need a well visit? (NAHIC)

The Adolescent and Young Adult Well Visit: A Guide for Families (NAHIC)

Teen Health Services and One-On-One Time with a Healthcare Provider: An Infobrief for Parents (CDC)

Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers (HHS)

Take Charge of Your Healthcare – color | black & white (AdolescentHealthInitiative.org)

Health Care Transition Timeline for Youth and Young Adults (GotTransition.org)

Health Care Transition Youth and Young Adults (GotTransition.org)

Health Care Transition Parents and Caregivers (GotTransition.org)

Depression: Is this a teen you know?

7 Things to Know About the Teen Brain (NIMH)