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Preventive Health Toolkit
Over the past hundred years, immunization programs have been one of the greatest accomplishments in public health. Common diseases are not so common anymore and we’ve done away with smallpox around the globe and polio in the U.S., but because people still travel around the world, some diseases that could be prevented by vaccines still cause outbreaks, such as measles. Because of this and other diseases, it’s critical that we make our beneficiaries aware of the importance of vaccines and screenings. Use the resources below to help promote the latest advancements and needs in the area of health innovation.
What do you need to know to effectively raise awareness about preventive health?
- It is important to be up to date on your shots. Use the links below to find out which immunizations you or your family might need:
- Besides immunizations, there are many other measures that can be taken to promote preventive health, such as:
- For children: mental health screenings, hearing screening, obesity screening, vision screening, among others. Click here for more information.
- For adults: type 2 diabetes screening, cholesterol screening, blood pressure screening, obesity screening, among others. Click here for more information.
- Find out important information on getting preventive health care with TRICARE by clicking here.
(Sources: healthcare.gov; healthfinder.gov)