Phillips Health Care Newsletter

Recommended Immunization Schedule for

Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger

Make Sure Your Child’s Immunization Are Up To Date WHETHER OR NOT Your Child is a Classroom!

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Vaccines	18 mos	19-23 mos	2-3 yrs	4-6 yrs	7-10 yrs		11-12 yrs	13-15 yrs	16 yrs	17-18 yrs
Hepatitis B  (HepB)	?3rd dose?
Rotavirus  (RV) RV1 (2-dose series); RV5 (3-dose series)
Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis  (DTaP: <7 yrs)	?4th dose?			5th dose
Haemophilus influenzae type b  (Hib)
Pneumococcal conjugate  (PCV13)
Inactivated poliovirus  (IPV: <18 yrs)	?3rd dose?			4th dose
Influenza (IIV)	Annual vaccination 1 or 2 doses					Annual vaccination 1 dose only
Influenza (LAIV)			Annual vaccination 1 or 2 doses			Annual vaccination 1 dose only
Measles, mumps, rubella  (MMR)				2nd dose
Varicella  (VAR)				2nd dose
Hepatitis A  (HepA)	? 2-dose series, See notes?
Tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis  (Tdap: ?7 yrs)							Tdap
Human papillomavirus  (HPV)							See notes
						*
Meningococcal  (MenACWY-D: ?9 mos; MenACWY-CRM: ?2 mos)	See notes						1st dose		2nd dose
Meningococcal B  (MenB)							See notes
Pneumococcal polysaccharide  (PPSV23)

At Phillips Clinic Family Practice, we believe that together we create the tools to live healthier happier lives! 

We believe health care for adults and children should be practiced in an environment where it feels comfortable to talk about all aspects of your life. It is our goal to identify disease and risk factors and to treat them at the earliest stages possible. 

We provide personalized health care for the entire family; children, adults and seniors! Our clinic is well prepared and well equipped to provide for the current and ongoing health care needs of the entire family.

We combine the best of holistic and conventional medicine techniques to treat the whole patient. We offer a multi-dimensional approach to wellness. 

We commit to a proactive approach to wellness; identifying risk factor to our patients health and addressing them at the earliest possible stages 

We want to do more than just advise our       patients about treatment plans and lifestyle

changes, we want them to feel whole and well for their entire lifetime.”

GENERAL HEALTH SERVICES

Phillips Clinic is a team of professionals    dedicated to providing the very best in     medical treatment to ensure patient well-being. Our staff’s commitment to continuing professional education is evident as the   Clinic strives to stay on the cutting edge of new traditional and non-traditional medical techniques and new practices in the health care field.  

Our professional staff is proud to offer the following comprehensive primary care services at one convenient location:

· Wellness Exams

· Pediatrics

· Sports Physicals

· Allergy Testing

· Gynecological Exams

· Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

· Weight Loss Program

· Regenerative Medicine

· Steam Cell Therapy

· Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

· Individual Compound Prescriptions

· IV Nutritional Therapy

· Chelation

· On Site Radiology

· Bone Density Scans

· On-Site Ultrasound

· Echocardiography

· Peripheral Vascular Testing

· Anti-Aging Therapies

· Smoking Cessation

· Supplements

· Body Fat Analysis

· Aesthetic Procedures

WELLNESS EXAMS

The importance of a yearly physical exam cannot be overlooked regardless of a     patient’s age, health, or history.

Phillips Clinic providers recommend comprehensive wellness exams for everyone, with the benefit of keeping track over time of  ongoing health status.

In particular, regular exams are considered the best way to prevent life-threatening   illness and identify potential health issues before they become serious. To help people achieve and maintain their well-being, we review each patient’s family and medical history, listen to how the patient perceives their own health.

We identify potential concerns, and help implement a plan for the patient to ensure their well-being for years to come.

 Summer is a great time to schedule a comprehensive wellness exam, for yourself, and family members.

AWARENESS MONTH

WHAT BETTER TIME FOR  A MEN’S PHYSICAL?

According to Harvard Health, “Men are less likely than women to get  routine physical exams and screenings. A survey by the American Academy of Family Physicians found that 55% of men surveyed had not seen their doctor for a physical exam in the previous year, even though 40% of them had at least one chronic condition.

Nearly one-fifth of men ages 55 and over said they had never undergone screening for colon cancer, and almost 30% said they "wait as long as possible" to seek medical attention when they are feeling sick or in pain.”

For all adults, scheduling regular check ups and physicals, can help catch health problems when they are manageable, to address and teat them at their earliest stages.

How Often Should You Get a Physical

If you’re in your 20’s… every five years.

If you’re in your 30’s… every three years.

If you’re in your 40’s... every two years.

50 and above… every year

Recommended Screenings for Men

Blood Pressure

Every man should have their blood pressure checked regularly, and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors should check their blood pressure more frequently. This can be performed at your doctor’s office. High blood pressure is the biggest risk for heart disease and a significant risk for other serious health conditions

 Blood Cholesterol

All men 35 or older should get their blood cholesterol levels checked regularly. Men who use tobacco; are overweight or obese; have a relative who had a heart attack before the age of 50; or have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of heart disease should get their cholesterol checked much earlier, at the age of 20. There are several measures of cholesterol, and all are important in determining heart disease risk.

Colon Cancer

All men should get screened for colorectal colon or rectal) cancer by age 50. People with a family history of colorectal cancer should get a colonoscopy even sooner. There are several different tests that can help detect colon cancer, but colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard.

Diabetes

Men who have high blood pressure or take medication to control their high blood pressure should get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar). Anyone experiencing symptoms of persistently severe thirst, frequent urination, unexpected weight loss, increased hunger, and tingling in the hands or feet also should talk to their doctor about getting tested. The preferred screening for diabetes is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar over the last three months.

Weight

Using a BMI calculator to determine your body mass index (BMI) is usually a reliable, but not conclusive, indicator of whether you’re at a healthy weight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy, a BMI above 25 is overweight, and a BMI greater than 30 is obese.

Prostate Exam

Because PSA screenings recommendation vary widely among health care professionals, talk to your provider about the benefits and risks of screening to determine what is best for you.

Other Tests Include

EKG, STD, HIV & Hepatitis, blood tests and urinalysis. Some additional testing may be recommended for men 50 or over, or with family history of chronic disease.

JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

WHAT BETTER TIME FOR  A MEN’S PHYSICAL?

According to Harvard Health, “Men are less likely than women to get  routine physical exams and screenings. A survey by the American Academy of Family Physicians found that 55% of men surveyed had not seen their doctor for a physical exam in the previous year, even though 40% of them had at least one chronic condition.

Nearly one-fifth of men ages 55 and over said they had never undergone screening for colon cancer, and almost 30% said they "wait as long as possible" to seek medical attention when they are feeling sick or in pain.”

For all adults, scheduling regular check ups and physicals, can help catch health problems when they are manageable, to address and teat them at their earliest stages.

How Often Should You Get a Physical

If you’re in your 20’s… every five years.

If you’re in your 30’s… every three years.

If you’re in your 40’s... every two years.

50 and above… every year

Recommended Screenings for Men

Blood Pressure

Every man should have their blood pressure checked regularly, and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors should check their blood pressure more frequently. This can be performed at your doctor’s office. High blood pressure is the biggest risk for heart disease and a significant risk for other serious health conditions

 All men 35 or older should get their blood cholesterol levels checked regularly. Men who use tobacco; are overweight or obese; have a relative who had a heart attack before the age of 50; or have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of heart disease should get their cholesterol checked much earlier, at the age of 20. There are several measures of cholesterol, and all are important in determining heart disease risk.

Colon Cancer

Al men should get screened for colorectal colon or rectal) cancer by age 50. People with a family history of colorectal cancer should get a colonoscopy even sooner. There are several different tests that can help detect colon cancer, but colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard.

Men who have high blood pressure or take medication to control their high blood pressure should get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar). Anyone experiencing symptoms of persistently severe thirst, frequent urination, unexpected weight loss, increased hunger, and tingling in the hands or feet also should talk to their doctor about getting tested. The preferred screening for diabetes is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar over the last three months.

Weight

Using a BMI calculator to determine your body mass index (BMI) is usually a reliable, but not conclusive, indicator of whether you’re at a healthy weight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy, a BMI above 25 is overweight, and a BMI greater than 30 is obese.

Prostate Exam

Because PSA screenings recommendation vary widely among health care professionals, talk to your provider about the benefits and risks of screening to determine what is best for you.

Other Tests Include

EKG, STD, HIV & Hepatitis, blood tests and urinalysis. Some additional testing may be recommended for men 50 or over, or with family history of chronic disease.