Eighty-five percent of Americans skipped their annual physical this year.
If you’re wondering whether or not to get a health exam, the answer is yes.
Should you get a physical this year?
The short answer is yes.
Experts in This Article
Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS is an infectious disease epidemiologist and microbiologist.
She is the science communication lead at The COVID Tracking Project.
Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS is an infectious disease epidemiologist and microbiologist. She is the science communication lead at The COVID Tracking Project.
Michael Hanak, MD, is a board-certified family physician and associate professor at the Rush University Medical Center.
The annual physical is all about addressing health concerns while reducing health risks, says Dr. Hanak.
Often you may feel completely finebut the visit goes beyond a physical exam.
This visit is a way to intervene early and avoid health problems from worsening.
If you need more convincing, here are four reasons you shouldnt skip your physical this year.
Why you should get a physical this year and every year
1.
You dont know whats going on if you dont have an annual, says Dr. Yi.
Fatigue doesnt necessarily mean that youresleep-deprived.
It could be signs of anemia.
Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS is an infectious disease epidemiologist and microbiologist. She is the science communication lead at The COVID Tracking Project.
It could be signs of thyroid issues.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Waiting for that new normal could be much longer than anticipated, amplifying health risks that go unaddressed.
For example, in Dr. Yis clinic, many precautions are taken before a patient even enters the office.
One, to keep you safe to keep us safe and two, keep everyone in the office safe.
Were able to do a lot of diagnosing through telemedicine.
If you make it through the initial screening, youre stopped again at the door.
If you make it in, the clinic taking every precaution.
All of the doctors are all wearing PPE, she says.
Most doctors assess pretty well by looking at the patient.
You may also consider scheduling a house call through a service likeHeal.
Double-check that its covered by your insurance.
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