Wellness Exams
A wellness check also offers an opportunity to talk about (or get) vaccines, including:
A seasonal flu shot to guard against influenza.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines.
The new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), particularly if you’re age 60 or older.
The shingles vaccine if you’re age 50 or older.
An updated tetanus shot every 10 years.
The pneumococcal vaccine to guard against pneumonia. It’s recommended for adults age 65 and older and those who smoke cigarettes.
- an annual checkup would include assessment for:
Heart disease.
Diabetes.
Colon cancer.
Prostate cancer.
Decreased testosterone.