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What are they actually checking in a physical? i asked if i should be worried about cancer as a young teenager and a doc said get your regular checkup
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Not under 16, I hope: Bright Futures guidelines for annual health maintenance in teens include: CRAFFT screen for tobacco,alcohol & drug use, HEADSS screen for lifestyle, e.g.depression, sexual activity, school. Physical exam with vision, hearing, BP, ht., wt. & BMI. Age 16-18: test for cervical dysplasia in girls, HIV, STI's. Education on safe sex, lifestyle, daily Folic Acid supplements for girls. Immunizations.
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