Adults - Checkups and Vaccines

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Immunizations and screenings are easy to forget, yet they are a vital part of leading a healthy life. Use this list of important steps to keep on top of your health. Be happy. Stay healthy.

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Women

Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smear): Every 1-3 years. (May differ depending on your situation. Consult your provider.)

Breast Cancer Screening: Regular breast self-exams. Mammograms yearly or every other year, beginning at age 40 or 50. (Consult your provider.)

Osteoporosis Screening: DXA scan once after age 65 or if high risk. (Consult your provider.)

Men

Prostate Cancer Screening: Discuss with your provider.

Abdominal Aneurysm Screening: Ultrasound once between ages 65 and 75 if a history of smoking.

Women and Men

Colon Cancer Screening: Preferred method—Colonoscopy every 10 years beginning at age 50. Other acceptable methods—Fecal occult blood test every year AND flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.

Cholesterol Testing: Beginning at age 20, every 1-5 years; yearly, beginning at age 40.

Diabetes Screening: Yearly, beginning at age 40. (Consult your provider.)

Immunizations:

• Tetanus and diphtheria booster (Td) every 10 years. Once between ages 19 and 65, substitute Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) for Td booster. Not recommended after 65.
• Flu shots every year.
• Zoster (shingles) vaccine once at age 60 or above.
• Pneumococcal (Pneumovax) vaccine at age 65 (earlier if recommended by your provider).

You can download our Health Maintenance Guidelines here:

  Health Maintenance Guidelines for Children and Adults