Recommended Health Screenings

SCREENING		Ages 18-39	Ages 40-49	Ages 50-64	Ages 65+
	Heart Health
	Blood Pressure	At least every 2 years
	Cholesterol Blood Test	Women: start at age 20, then discuss frequency with your physician Men: start at age 35, then every 5 years
	Eye, Ear & Oral Health
	Vision/Glaucoma Screening	Once between age 20 and 39	Every 2-4 years		Every 1-2 years
	Hearing Test	Start at age 18, then every 10 years		Discuss with your physician
	Dental Checkup	1-2 times every year
	Colorectal Health
	Stool Blood Test			Every year
	Colonoscopy			Every 10 years
	Sigmoidoscopy			Every 5 years
	Rectal Exam	Every 5-10 years with each screening (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, etc.)
	Diabetes
	Diabetes Screening		Start at age 45, then every 3 years
	Immunizations
	Influenza Vaccine	Discuss with your physician		Every year*
	Pneumonia Vaccine				Once at age 65
	Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster Vaccine	Every 10 years
	Bone Mineral Density Test/DEXA Scan	Discuss with your physician			At least once by age 65
	Pap Test	Every 1-3 years			Discuss with your physician
	Thyroid Test (TSH)	Start at age 35, then every 5 years
	Breast Self Exam	Monthly
	Mammogram		Every 1-2 years
	Testicular Exam	Monthly self-exam and part of general check-up
	Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA Blood Test)	Discuss with your physician
*Discuss earlier immunization with your physician if you have a chronic disease or other risk factor.

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Note: These are general guidelines. Follow your physician’s advice regarding test and exams.