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 (Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy)* - At age 50, then every 10 years

Men's Health

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) - Optional annually

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

Zoster (Shingles)[O] - At age 60

Influenza [O] - Optional annually to age 65, then annually

Pneumococcal Vaccine - At age 65

Vaccination Information Sheets from the CDC

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.