| Age | Health Screenings for Men and Women* |
| 18-49 | 50+ |
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Physical Exam: Every 1 to 5 years depending on risk factors |
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Blood Pressure: Every health contact or at least every 2 years |
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Cholesterol and HDL Test: Baseline at age 20; every 5 years, if normal |
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Tetanus Immunization Booster: Every 10 years |
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Influenza Vaccine: Annually |
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Pneumococcal Vaccine: At age 65, or younger if at high risk |
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Skin Exam: Every 3 years |
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Rectal Exam: Annually over age 40 |
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Stool Check for Blood (Stool Occult Blood): Annually |
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Colonoscopy: Every 10 years or Sigmoidoscopy: Every 3 to 5 years |
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Hearing Test: Every 10 years; every 3 years after age 50 |
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Eye Exam: Every 2 to 4 years |
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Women: Pap and Pelvic Exam: Annually |
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Women: Clinical Breast Exam: Annually over age 18 |
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Women: Mammogram: Baseline at age 40; annually after age 40 |
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Men: Prostate Exam: Annually |
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Men: PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Lab Test: Annually |
| *Your doctor may recommend different screening guidelines based on your risk factors. |