These essential health screening and prevention milestones based on age and gender guidelines are recommended for individuals aged 40 years and above.
Find out more about the various essential health screenings below.
Chronic disease screening is key to early detection of chronic diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Timely intervention can help prevent the development of such diseases, which could lead to serious complications that impact your quality of life.
Learn more about the recommended frequency of chronic disease screening in the table above.
Colorectal, breast and cervical cancers are some of the most common cancers in Singapore. Cancer, if left untreated can lead to death. The chance of recovery is a lot higher, when discovered early.
Learn more about the recommended frequency of colorectal, breast and cervical cancers screening in the table above.
Pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent pneumococcal diseases, which can cause infection in the lungs, brain or blood. There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines, and when taken can provide long-term coverage. For individuals aged 65 and above, you are strongly recommended to take two doses of the vaccine for stronger immunity. Pneumococcal vaccination is Medisave claimable.
Influenza vaccine can help prevent influenza, which is highly contagious and can affect anybody. Usually recommended at a frequency of once a year, influenza vaccination is now Medisave claimable.
Find out more on how you can Stay Healthy with our other healthy living initiatives such as Community Health Post and Lifestyle Programmes.
