Member States should ensure that applicants receive the necessary health care, whether provided by generalists or, where needed, specialist practitioners. The necessary health care should be of adequate quality and include, at least, emergency care and essential treatment of illnesses, including of serious mental disorders, and sexual and reproductive health care which is essential in addressing a serious physical condition. To respond to public health concerns with regard to disease prevention and safeguard the health of applicants, applicants’ access to health care should also include preventive medical treatment, such as vaccinations. Member States should also be able to require medical screening for applicants on public health grounds. The results of medical screening should not influence the assessment of applications for international protection, which should always be carried out objectively, impartially and on an individual basis in accordance with .