Cholesterol
This blood test looks at the
various types and amounts of
fatty material you have in your
blood. Unhealthy numbers
could add up to trouble for
your heart.
First test:
Age 20.
Repeat tests:
As your provider
advises.
Diabetes
A blood test can measure your
blood sugar level and indicate
your risk for diabetes.
First test:
Age 45.
Repeat tests:
Every three years.
Eye exam
Regular eye exams can detect
diseases at an early stage.
First test:
Age 40, if you have
not had a recent eye exam.
Repeat tests:
Every two to
four years. After 55, every one
to three years. After 65, every
one to two years. (Or as your
provider advises.)
Pelvic exam
Your provider examines the
reproductive organs.
First test:
Age 21, or earlier if
you are sexually active.
Repeat tests:
Annually.
Bonemineral density
Healthcare providers use x-rays
to check for signs of bone loss,
or osteoporosis.
First test:
Age 65, but discuss
with your provider around your
50th birthday.
Repeat tests:
Ask your provider.
Mammogram
This x-ray can nd signs of
breast cancer.
First test:
Age 40.
Repeat tests:
Annually.
Colorectal cancer
There are several ways to screen
for signs of colorectal cancer.
First test:
Age 50. If you have
a family history of colorectal
cancer, you may need to be
screened earlier.
Repeat tests:
It can depend on
the test. Ask your provider.
Pap test
Usually done during a pelvic
exam, this test looks for
abnormal or cancerous cells
in the cervix.
First test:
Age 21.
Repeat tests:
Depends on your
age and health history. Check
with your provider.
Chlamydia
This tests for a common
sexually transmitted
disease.
First test:
When you become
sexually active.
Repeat tests:
Annually until
age 24, then as your provider
advises.
It’s not just kids that need to get vac-
cinated against disease. Adults do too.
Here are some common shots and
when you might need them:
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In uenza ( u) vaccine: Yearly.
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Pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccine:
Usually at age 65, but talk with your
healthcare provider.
I M M U N I Z A T I O N S F O R W O M E N
Don’t take a risk: Protect yourself from infection
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Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine:
Get a booster every 10 years. Ask your
provider if you need a Td or Tdap shot.
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Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine: Ask
your provider.
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine:
Before age 26. Ask your provider.
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Zoster (shingles) vaccine: At age 60.
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Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
vaccine: Ask your provider.
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Meningococcal vaccine: Ask your
provider.
Protect your health: Ask your
provider about the immunizations
that are recommended for you.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Ask your healthcare provider about the screenings
or immunizations you might need this year.
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