Check blood pressure, weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) and health risks.

Screening Tests

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)* -- Annually

Lower GI Endoscopy* -- At age 50, then every 5-10 years until age 70 ⁺

Men's Health
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) ^o -- Optionally annually until age 70 ⁺

Lipid Testing -- Every 5 years until age 70

Women's Health
Pap Test -- Every 3 years until age 65, not routinely indicated above age 65

Mammogram -- Every 1-2 years

Bone Density Test -- Recommended at age 65

Lipid Testing -- Every 5 years until age 70

Immunizations

Diphtheria-Tetanus+Pertussis, Td/Tdap -- Booster every 10 years until age 64

Zoster (Shingles)^o -- At age 60
also read information about insurance coverage and payment for the Zostavax Vaccine

Influenza^o -- Optional annually to age 65, then annually

Pneumococcal Vaccine -- At age 65

Notes

* If colonoscopy has been performed within the last ten years, FOBT is not indicated.

⁺ At age indicated, studies to confirm benefit have not been performed. Patient and provider should discuss risks and benefits.

^o Optional recommendations have not been confirmed to be beneficial in long-term controlled studies but are recommended by at least one professional organization.

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These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and Immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.

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