The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends yearly health maintenance visits with a primary care physician (PCP) for adolescents starting at age 11:
1. until 15 years old.
2. until 18 years old.
3. until 21 years old.
4. only when ill.
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1. The recommendation is up to 21 years of age.
2. The recommendation is up to the 21 years of age.
3. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends yearly health maintenance visits with a primary care provider for adolescents between ages 11 and 21.
4. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends yearly health maintenance visits with a primary care provider for adolescents between ages 11 and 21.
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