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

SCREENING TESTS

• HIV Testing Discussion - Routine discussion
• Depression Screening - A formal screening
• Diabetes Screening - Recommended for all non-Caucasians, for individuals with sustained blood pressure greater than 135/80, BMI greater than or equal to 30, a family history of gestational diabetes.
• Colorectal Cancer Screening [*] - 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 2 years

Bone Density Test - Recommended at age 65

Lipid Testing - Optional every 5 years until age 70

IMMUNIZATIONS

Diphtheria-Tetanus+Pertussis-Td/Tdap - Booster every 10 years

Zoster (Shingles) - At age 60

Influenza - At age 50, then annually

Pneumococcal Vaccine - At age 65

Vaccination Information Sheets from the CDC

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[*] Option #1: Annual Fecal Occult Blood Testing
Option #2: Fecal Occult Blood Testing every 3 years with sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
Option #3: Colonoscopy every 10 years

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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