Make sure to get your flu shot annually. Physicals. Generally you should go to the doctor for a physical once a year. During this appointment, your doctor will make sure you are not ill, and will give you immunizations, and/or treat existing conditions.Find a doctor that you like and trust.f you have specific health concerns, you'll want to see someone who specializes in that area. You may need to get a referral from your primary care doctor before seeing a specialist, depending on your insurance. Here is a list of different types of doctors that you may want to see. 1  Audiologist: Hearing.
All children should undergo an evaluation to detect eye and vision abnormalities during the first few months of life, at 6 months to 1 year, at 3 to 4 years, and at 5 years (approximately).
Then starting at age 3, they should receive another eye exam. At age 6, kids should have their eyes tested every two years, and more often if their eye doctor recommends it. In general, if you wear glasses or contact lenses, the recommendation is every one to two years. If you don't wear corrective lenses and are healthy and between the ages of 20 and 40, you can get an exam as infrequently as every five years, unless you notice vision changes that may require immediate care.