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Should i get regular check ups from my doctor even if im otherwise helthy? im 24 years old.

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Yes: Preventive care means getting care before there are symptoms. College-aged young adults can get preventive care check-ups every 2-3 years even if they feel perfectly fine.

Answered 5/17/2013

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