Are you up to date on your vaccinations and health screening tests?

Getting regular checkups, preventive screening tests, and immunizations are some of the most important things you can do for your health. Take the time to care for yourself – call your doctor and schedule your appointment today. When you visit your doctor, be sure to talk about your health and ask questions. The following health screening tests and immunizations are recommended to help you stay healthy.

• Pneumonia Vaccination (Pneumovax)
  Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or a virus. If you are age 65 or older and have not had a pneumonia vaccination or you are considered at high risk for pneumonia, you should talk to your doctor about getting a pneumonia vaccination.
  
  
• Breast Cancer Screening
  Women over the age of 40 should have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. Mammograms are the most widely used test to screen for breast cancer.
  
  
• Colorectal Cancer Screening 
  Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people get older, although the disease can occur at any age. If you are over age 50, talk with your doctor about what tests you should  have to screen for colorectal cancer and how often you should have them.
  
  
• Eye Health
  Eye health is often overlooked because most eye problems do not have warning signs. Some eye diseases that cause vision loss can slowly steal your sight before you realize anything is wrong. It’s recommended that all adults be tested for eye disease every 1 to 2 years.  If you have risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of glaucoma, heart disease, are 60 or older, or are African American, talk to your doctor about having a vision screening.