The power of preventive care
Even if you feel fine, regular checkups are important. They can help you stay healthy, find changes in your health and stop problems early.
Preventive care overview
Preventive care is doing what you can to stay healthy. Examples include getting regular checkups and tests. These are often based on your age, health and family history. Another part of preventive care is getting needed vaccines (shots).
Vaccines help protect you from certain illnesses, such as measles, hepatitis and the flu. This is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests vaccines for infants, children and adults at certain times. To learn more, visit the CDC website.
Staying at a healthy weight can also help lower your chances of getting certain illnesses. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It says if you’re underweight, overweight or obese. Find BMI calculators on the CDC website.
Get more information about preventive care:
You can also visit MyHealthFinder to learn about suggested care, tests and shots based on age and gender.
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