Eyes and Dental Health
Dental Exam
Schedule an annual visit with your dentist every year for an exam and cleaning
Eye Exam
If you have ever had vision problems, have an eye exam every 2 years
Immunizations
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After age 19, you should have a tetanus – diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. You should have a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years.
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As women, you should ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine if you are between the ages of 18 – 26.
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You should receive two doses of varicella vaccine if you were born after 1980 and never had chicken pox
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You may need to receive a flu shot if you are at high risk for certain conditions, such as pneumonia.
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Discuss with your health care provider if you should receive a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination.
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Your doctor may recommend other immunizations if you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes.
Infectious disease screenings
Depending on your lifestyle and medical history, you may need to be screened for infectious such as syphilis, chlamydia and HIV, as well as other infectious diseases.
