13 to 18 years
Teens, 13 to 18
Yearly visits that treat your teen as a partner. Part of the visit is just the two of you.
Typical visits: Yearly
On the Milestone Path
Where this stage sits.
The highlighted stops are the visits that belong to this stage. Select any stop to see its summary.
Well-child visit
6 to 18 years (yearly checkup)
What usually happens
A yearly checkup on growth and vision, a talk about school, sleep and mood, and private time for older children and teens.
What to bring
Forms for school or sports, your child’s questions and your record.
Parents often ask about
School, friendships, sleep, activity, online life and changes to the body.
Immunisations commonly discussed
Tdap and HPV are commonly discussed at about 11 to 12 years, with other teen immunisations and a yearly flu vaccine.
Your clinician sets the plan that fits your child.
What usually happens
A yearly checkup with growth and blood pressure, a conversation about mood, sleep, school and habits, and time for your teen to speak with the clinician alone.
What to bring
Forms for school, driving or sports, and any questions your teen wants to ask.
Parents often ask about
Sleep, mood, school pressure, activity, substance use, relationships and planning for adult care.
Immunisations commonly discussed
Meningococcal and yearly flu vaccines are often discussed, along with any catch-up doses. Your clinician confirms what your teen needs.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your child’s clinician about your child. In an emergency, call your local emergency services.
Teenagers deserve to be heard. A short part of each visit is just between your teen and the clinician, and we explain how that works before the first time.
As your teen gets older, the visits also cover how to book appointments and manage their own care.
