Managing high blood pressure involves lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet low in salt, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, avoiding smoking, and taking medications if prescribed by a doctor.

It is recommended to have a general health check-up at least once a year, or more frequently if you have chronic health conditions or risk factors.

Seek emergency care if you experience severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or signs of a stroke or heart attack.

Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. It usually lasts about 1 to 2 weeks.

Important adult vaccinations include the flu shot annually, tetanus booster every 10 years, shingles vaccine after age 50, and pneumococcal vaccine for those over 65 or with certain health conditions.