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Health Guidelines for Women and Men
Play an active role in your own health by making sure you receive these
important exams and screenings.
Age 20 and above:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Testicular Self-Exam | Once a month |
| Dental Checkup | Every 6 months |
| Blood Pressure Reading | Once a year |
| Medical Exam (including cholesterol level) | Every 3-5
years |
| Tetanus Shot | Every 10 years |
| Tuberculosis Skin Test | Once |
Age 40 and above, in addition to previous exams:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Rectal Exam (digital) | Once a year |
| Medical Exam (with vision check) | Once a year |
| Rectal Exam (proctoscope) | Every 3-5 years |
| EKG | Once |
Age 50 and above, in addition to previous exams:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Stool Occult Blood Test | Once a year |
| Glaucoma Exam | Every 2-3 years |
Age 65 and above, in addition to previous exams:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Influenza Vaccine | Once a year |
| Eye Exam | Every 2 years |
| Hearing Test | Every 2-5 years |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | Once |
This is a recommended
schedule. Each person's individual needs vary. Consult with your doctor
about your ideal maintenance schedule.
Play an active role in your own health by making sure you receive these
important exams and screenings.
Age 20 and above:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Breast Self-Exam | Once a month |
| Dental Checkup | Every 6 months |
| Blood Pressure Reading | Once a year |
| Pap Smear/Pelvic and Breast Exam | Once a year |
| Medical Exam (including cholesterol level) | Every 3-5
years |
| Tetanus Shot | Every 10 years |
| Mammogram | Once between ages 35-40 (depending on your personal
physician's recommendations) |
| Tuberculosis Skin Test | Once |
Age 40 and above, in addition to previous exams:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Rectal Exam (digital) | Once a year |
| Medical Exam (with vision check) | Once a year |
| Mammogram | Every 1-2 years (depending on your personal
physician's recommendations) |
| EKG | Once |
Age 50 and above, in addition to previous exams:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Stool Occult Blood Test | Once a year |
| Mammogram | Once a year |
| Glaucoma Exam | Every 2-3 years |
| Rectal Exam (proctoscope) | Every 3-5 years |
Age 65 and above, in addition to previous exams:
| Exam/Procedure | Frequency |
| Influenza Vaccine | Once a year |
| Eye Exam | Every 2 years |
| Hearing Test | Every 2-5 years |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | Once |
This is a recommended schedule. Each person's individual needs vary. Consult
with your doctor about your ideal maintenance schedule.
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