Preventive Care

Annual total skin exam at discretion of clinician

• Annual clinical breast exam and monthly self-exam

• Annual mammogram at discretion of clinician

Initial Pap test at three years after first sexual intercourse, or by age 21 Pap test every 1-3 years, depending on risk factors

Testicular and Prostate Cancer (Men)

Annual digital rectal exam (DRE) or prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test at discretion of clinician

At discretion of clinician (can be screened annually; consult the CDC's growth and BMI charts for weight and eating disorder guidelines)

Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

At every acute/non-acute medical encounter and at least once every two years. See how you can take control of your health and manage your blood pressure with these helpful tips.

Every five years or more often at discretion of clinician

Diabetes (Type 2)

Every three years, beginning at age 45, or more often and beginning at a younger age at discretion of clinician

Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

BMD testing for all post-menopausal women who have one or more risk factors for osteoporosis fractures

Sexually Transmitted Infections (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and HPV)

Annual screenings for sexually active patients under 25 and for at-risk patients age 25 and over; HPV vaccine is for women age 26 and under, if not previously vaccinated

Eye Exam for Glaucoma

Every 1-2 years

Hearing and Vision Assessment

At discretion of clinician

Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td)

• Three doses if not previously immunized

• Booster every 10 years; one booster during adulthood should be with the adult dTaP (tetanus booster with acellular pertussis) vaccine

Pneumococcal

Once after age 65, even if previously vaccinated

Meningococcal (Meningitis)

One or more doses if not previously immunized, depending on risk factors and other indicators

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Two doses given at or after age 13 if susceptible