Preventive health care

2. Many diseases can be effectively treated when detected early. See your primary health care provider right away if:

• A lump or persistent lesion appears on your body
• You have unexplained weight loss
• You have a prolonged fever
• A chronic cough develops (or if you begin to cough up blood)
• You notice continued body aches and pains

Have a plan for obtaining professional care before the need arises.

3. Keep immunizations up-to-date. Remember that adults should receive periodic boosters for diseases such as tetanus. If you are either older than 65 or have significant heart or lung problems, you should consider receiving an influenza vaccine during the fall and winter season, as well as a pneumonia vaccine.

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