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Athletic Physicals & Vaccinations

 

Student athletic physicals have traditionally been scheduled in late summer, just before the start

of practice. This year, I strongly encourage all students to complete their physicals in June or July. Having an early physical will allow time to address any problems before practice begins.

The form for physicals can be downloaded from the NDHSAA web site:

www.ndhsaa.com/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf.

Appointments for physicals and vaccinations can be made at any one of our West River Health Services Clinics:

Hettinger Clinic - 701-567-6104

New England Clinic - 701-579-4507

Mott Clinic - 701-824-2391

Scranton Clinic - 701-275-6336

Lemmon Clinic - 605-374-3773

Bowman Clinic - 523-3271

Athletic physicals and vaccinations cannot be scheduled during Hettinger Clinic’s Night Clinic hours or Saturday Clinic hours.

The fee is $25 for an athletic physical. A physical examination must be completed to be valid for participation in school sponsored sporting events. Athletic physicals are limited to issues

concerning ability to play sports, additional medical concerns or lab and radiology testing will be addressed through a separate office visit. Please pay for the athletic physical at the time of service. Also, remember to bring your parental or guardian signed athletic form with you to your appointment.

Recommended vaccinations in the teen years include:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine;

• Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) 11-12 years of age and a booster at 16;

• Influenza yearly;

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine (three doses); and

• Hepatitis A (HepA) Vaccine Series (unless already completed).

A parent must be present to sign the vaccination form.

See the CDC web site for information about individual vaccines at www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

Dr. Josh Ranum, Internal Medicine Physician will join the practice this summer. Dr. Carrie Ranum,Pediatric Physician, will be available for the month of July for athletic physicals and vaccinations.

Have a great summer and see you soon!

Athletic Physicals & Vaccinations

West River Health Services

Pediatrics

Dr. Ellen Ketterling

www.wrhs.com

West River Health Services

05/30/2012

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        Hettinger, ND 58639-753

 

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