Preventive Screening Guidelines
for Healthy Adults
Screening Test |
Who Needs Testing |
Frequency of Testing |
| Breast Exam (Breast Cancer) |
Women | Annual exam by clinician; monthly self-exam |
| Mammogram (Breast Cancer) |
Women, beginning at age 40 | Every 1-2 years for women ages 40-49; every year for ages 50-69; and as recommended by physician for women 70 and older |
| Pap Smear (Cervical Cancer) |
Women, beginning at age 19 | Every 1-3 years (consult your physician) |
| Testicular Exam (Testicular Cancer) |
Men | Annual exam by clinician; monthly self-exam |
| Prostate Exam (Prostate Cancer) |
Men | Beginning at age 50 (consult your physician) |
| Bone Mass Density Test (Osteoporosis) |
Women, age 65 and older, at onset of menopause, if at risk Women of any age with long-standing amenorrhea Men, age 40 and older if at risk |
Upon physician recommendation |
| Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
Adults, beginning at age 19 | At least every 2 years |
| Chlamydia and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Adults, beginning with the onset of sexual activity | Annually under age 25; annually, for age 25 and older if at risk |
| Cholesterol Screening (Heart Disease) |
Adults, beginning at age 19 | Every 5 years, or at physician's discretion |
| Colorectal Tests (Colorectal Cancer)
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Adults, beginning at age 50 (beginning sooner if at risk) | Colonoscopy ever 10 years or FOBT, Sigmoidoscopy, or DCBE as recommended by your physician |
| Eye Exam (Glaucoma) |
Adults | Ages 19-39, at least once. Ages 40-64, every 2-4 years. Age 65 and older, every 1-2 years. |
| Influenza Vaccine (Flu) |
Adults, beginning at age 50, and people with chronic illnesses | Every year (September through March) |
| Pneumococcal Vaccine (Pneumonia) |
Adults, age 65 and older, if at risk | Once. More often if recommended by physician |
| Tetanus Diptheria (Td) Booster | Adults | Booster every 10 years |
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