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Why student athletes should not skip their medical exams

Sports physicals are not a substitute for a child's annual physical

Cliff Mehrtens
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Updated July 5, 2023
Published July 22, 2020
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  • pediatrics
  • sports physicals
  • wellness visit
  • annual checkup
  • young athletes
  • back to school

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