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At what age do you start getting physicals? A complete age-by-age guide

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), newborns should have their first physical exam within the first few days or weeks of life, with frequent checkups continuing through the first 30 months. The frequency of these exams changes throughout a person's life, leading many to wonder **at what age do you start getting physicals** and how often you should continue them.

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