A checkup is a visit to the doctor when you are not even sick! You usually go about once a year so the doctor can make sure your body is growing and working the way it should. There is nothing scary about a checkup because it is all about making sure you are healthy!
At a checkup, a nurse will measure how tall you are and how much you weigh. The doctor will look in your eyes and ears, listen to your heart with a stethoscope, and check that you are growing strong. The doctor might also ask you questions about how you are feeling and what foods you like to eat!
A checkup is a great time to ask your doctor any questions you have about your body. The doctor can catch any small problems before they become big ones. It is one of the ways grownups help you stay at your very best!
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