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Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. Which exams and screenings you need depends on your age, health and family history, and lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke.
To make the most of your next check-up, here are some things to do before you go:
- Review your family medical history
- Find out if you are due for any general screenings or vaccinations
- Write down a list of issues and questions to take with you
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Find an Expert
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Teenagers
- Medical Care and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
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Older Adults
- Preventive Visit and Yearly Wellness Exams (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Also in Spanish
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