Your guide to preventative health screenings you should get in your 50s [Video]

Expert recommendations for preventative health care and screenings change as you age — and hitting your 50s is a milestone that comes with additional guidelines to help keep your health going strong. 

CBS News HealthWatch has compiled a series of guides to help you know which preventative screenings should be on your list in every age group.

So what should 50-somethings have on their preventative checklist? Here is a look at the guidelines experts recommend for people at average risk:

Vaccines to get in your 50s

People age 50 or older are urged to get vaccinated against shingles, the federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends. “Shingles causes a painful rash that can last for months,” the office warns — and the risk increases as you age.

You should also make sure you’re up-to-date on other vaccines, including the Td or Tdap boostershot, which protects …