College Physical Exam Overview
College physical exams are required before enrolling in most
colleges and universities. The exam gives you a clear view into your current
health status, and also helps you create a plan to maintain good health during
school. Pre-college students in the Germantown, MD and Montgomery County areas
can visit their local quality clinic for this test.
Immunizations
Bring a copy of your past immunizations, which includes all of
the shots you have received. Colleges normally require you to get vaccinated
against: Hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, chickenpox, mumps, German measles
(rubella), polio, and measles. Although you probably had complete vaccinations
as a child, the flu shot is annual, and certain booster shots should be administered
every 10 years.
The Exam Itself
The physical exam is primarily to check the: joints, muscles,
lungs, heart, abdomen, neck and thyroid glands, nose, eyes, ears, skin, throat,
breasts, and, for women, possibly the pelvis. Your blood pressure, weight, and
height will also be measured, and you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire
about your health and medical history, including family history. Lab tests may
also be required.
Your Clinic
Serving patients in Montgomery County, Germantown, Gaithersburg,
and Hyattstown, Germantown Primary Care offers a wide range of services and
facilities to meet patients’ various needs. The medical team includes Dr.
Manbir Takhar, who has been the Chief Medical Officer of Medical Access PC
since 1999, and the Germantown Primary Care Associates since 2012. With over 20
years of experience serving thousands of patients, Germantown Primary Care is a
quality clinic strives to always be available to meet patients’ clinical needs.
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