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Prevention

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  • Fight the flu, get your flu vaccine.

    Prevention

    The three-step plan to fight the flu

    The best way to keep from getting the flu is to get your flu vaccine.

  • a young girl holding up a worksheet with a good grade

    Prevention

    Keeping your children healthy helps them make the grade at school

    You need more than shopping for supplies for the new school year. Here’s a checklist for making this a healthy year as well. Learn more

  • a young girl getting an immunization from a health care provider

    Prevention

    Don’t Forget One of the Most Important School Supplies – Immunizations.

    Knowing when your children need immunizations and which immunizations they need is important. Especially now that it is back-to-school time. Learn more

  • two young girls playing with a beach ball in a pool

    Prevention

    Keep swimmer's ear at bay with these tips

    A nice swim is the perfect way to cool off in the summer. But swimmer’s ear can keep you on dry land if you are not careful. Learn more

  • a male child patient visiting a health care provider to treat whooping cough

    Prevention

    The Return of Whooping Cough is Nothing to Sneeze at.

    Whooping cough is making a comeback in the United States. Find out how to protect yourself and your family. Learn more

  • a bee landing on a bright pink flower

    Prevention

    Here's how to take the sting out of summer

    Do you know what to do in case of a summer rash or sting? Or what kinds of repellants are effective? Learn more

  • view from back of female backpacker with arms raised in gesture of accomplishment

    Prevention

    Recommit to your New Year's resolution

    Just because the year is half over doesn’t mean your New Year’s goals aren’t still relevant. Revisit, reset, and recharge your resolutions. Learn more.

  • A Humana member checking the label of her cosmetics for lead.

    Prevention

    Lead in Cosmetics? Don’t Be Misled.

    There’s a lot of confusion about levels of lead, a heavy metal, in cosmetics. Here’s what you should know. Learn more

  • A before image of a woman with wrinkles, and an after image of a healthier looking woman

    Prevention

    It’s time you started to hold the line on wrinkles.

    You’re only as old as you feel. But those laugh lines that come with age can make you feel older. Here are some tips to avoid wrinkles. Learn more

  • Humana members getting a healthy night’s sleep

    Prevention

    The range of healthy benefits you receive just by getting a good night’s sleep will surprise you.

    Put away your sweats and put on your pajamas. The simplest way to stay healthy may be as easy as going to sleep. Read more.

  • A young child getting her immunization shots to stay healthy.

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    Immunizations give your children their best shot at a healthy life

    You need to protect your children from diseases as they grow up. One of the best ways to make sure they stay healthy is to get their immunization shots. Read more.

  • A Humana member washing their hands to stay healthy.

    Prevention

    Get a grip on disease prevention with hand washing

    ‘Tis the season for colds and flu. Hand washing is a great way to help make sure you have a happy, healthy holiday.

  • A woman eating an apple for good oral hygiene.

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    Good oral hygiene can lead to a surprising number of health benefits

    October is Dental Hygiene Month. Learn how a healthy mouth means more than healthy teeth and gums. It means a healthier body.

  • A woman sitting at her desk with good posture to stay healthy.

    Prevention

    Good posture is a great habit. Here’s how to achieve it.

    Good posture is a habit that contributes to greater confidence, a more youthful appearance and better back and joint health. But like any good habit, it takes focus. These tips can help you achieve the kind of posture that would make your mother proud!

  • Two women getting ready to run for breast cancer awareness.

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    It’s October and pink is in

    This year, there is good news to report during Breast Cancer Awareness Month: early detection improves survival

  • Cholesterol test results.

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    HDL. LDL. “Good.” “Bad.” If you find cholesterol confusing, you’re not alone.

    Since it’s National Cholesterol Education month, we’re here to help and to encourage you to get your levels checked and in control.

  • Doctor with flu vaccine shot.

    Prevention

    Flu season is on its way, be prepared by getting vaccinated

    Now is the time to think about steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu and pneumonia.

  • Humana wants you to quit smoking.

    Prevention

    Who says quitters never win?

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 443,000 people die each year from tobacco-related diseases. And, when it doesn’t kill, tobacco use can cause devastating illness.

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    Prevention

    Avoiding Wait Times

    For a good healthcare experience, there are several things you can do before a visit with your doctor.

  • A patient getting an immunization shot.

    Prevention

    August is National Immunization Month

    Staying update to date on immunization can be life changing. Be sure you have the latest updates by the Center of Disease Control (CDC) not only for your children but for you as well.

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