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Get Your Child’s Vision Checked
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewIt’s important for all children to have their vision checked at least once between ages 3 and 5. Even if children don’t show signs of eye problems, they still need their
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. To help preve
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Get a Bone Density Test
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewA bone density test measures how strong your bones are. The test will tell you if you have osteoporosis, or weak bones. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis than
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Testing for Syphilis: Questions for the doctor
Section #1 Syphilis is an STD (sexually transmitted disease) that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you're pregnant and have syphilis, you can pass it to your baby. Get tested
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Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips
Section #1 When looking for a primary care doctor for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to choose someone you can trust. A primary care doctor can: Help you stay healthy by recommending pr
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Get Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewChlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. A pregnant woman can also pass these STDs to he
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Get Your Medicare Wellness Visit Every Year
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewIf you have Medicare, be sure to schedule a yearly wellness visit with your doctor. A yearly wellness visit is a great way to help you stay healthy. What happens duri
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Have a Healthy Pregnancy
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewHealth care during pregnancy is called prenatal care. Getting prenatal care can help you have a healthier baby. It also lowers the risk of your baby being born too early
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Gestational Diabetes Screening: Questions for the doctor
Section #1 Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some women develop during pregnancy. When you have diabetes, there's too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. If you develop gestational di
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Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewEveryone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Seasonal flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. For many pe
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