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Reviewed by Medicinsk Expert•Last updated: 2026-10-22•Wellness Lifestyle

Health Checkup

Regular checkups are distinct from sick visits, focusing on physical exams and preventive care to maintain long-term health.

Overview

Regular checkups with your health care provider are different from appointments for sickness or injury. These checkups include physical exams as well as preventive care.

Preventive Care Components

Preventative care may include the following:

  • Screening tests: Medical tests used to check for diseases early, when they may be easier to treat. The specific screenings you need depend on your age, sex, overall health, family health history, and risks for certain diseases.
  • Vaccines: Immunizations that can improve your health by preventing diseases and other health problems.
  • Education and counseling: Guidance to help you make informed health decisions, including advice about your lifestyle, diet, exercise, and the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other substances.

Preparing for Your Visit

To make the most of your next check-up, consider the following steps before you go:

  • Review your family health history.
  • Find out if you are due for any general screenings or vaccines.
  • Make and bring a list of issues and questions you would like to talk about with your provider.
  • Make and bring a list of any medicines, vitamins, or supplements that you take.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions

Even if you feel well, most adults benefit from a check‑up every 1–2 years; the interval may be shorter (annually) if you have risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease.
dults should stay up to date on influenza yearly, Tdap booster every 10 years, shingles vaccine (Shingrix) starting at age 50, and COVID‑19 boosters as recommended. Additional vaccines (e.g., pneumococcal, hepatitis B) may be advised based on health conditions or travel plans.===
t age 45, guidelines suggest a mammogram every 1–2 years, cervical cancer screening (Pap test with HPV co‑test) every 5 years, blood pressure check at every visit, lipid panel every 4–6 years, and a diabetes screening if you have risk factors like obesity.
Generally, you can keep taking them, but inform your provider which ones you use. Some supplements (e.g., high‑dose vitamin K, biotin) can interfere with lab results, so your clinician may ask you to pause them 24–48 hours before certain tests.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

MedlinePlus brings together authoritative health information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

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