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).
Healthy Adults. Eye health is an important part of overall health. A comprehensive eye exam helps determine the function and health of the eyes and can even detect systemic conditions before you are aware of symptoms. Early detection of any problems is important for treatment and even preventing loss of vision. Optometrists recommend that healthy adults ages 18 to 60 get eye exams every other year if they do not wear contact lenses and have no factors for health and vision problems.