Preventive Care

Preventive Care for Women

Preventive Care for Men

The bullets below explain the preventive care services listed in the charts above. If you have more questions, please contact your PMP. You can also speak to one of our nurses by calling CareSource24^®.

Definitions of preventive health activities:

• Annual Physical Exam: A health care provider visit at least once a year. Do this even if you feel healthy.
• Cholesterol Screen: Get your cholesterol checked starting at age 20. If your level is within normal limits, get checked every five years. Your health care provider may check your cholesterol more if your level is not normal. You may be checked more if you have diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems. You could be screened more if you see changes in your weight or what you eat.
• COVID Vaccine: Everyone age 5 and up are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. These vaccines are the best way to protect and your loved ones from becoming ill from COVID-19. Talk to your healthcare provider or visit https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/for more information.
• Diabetes Screen: Everyone should be screened for diabetes no later than age 45. Your health care provider may screen you at a younger age if you are overweight or have high blood pressure.
• Dental Cleaning: Have a dental professional clean your teeth at least once a year.
• Dental Exam: Have a dentist look at all your teeth at least once a year.
• Eye Exam: Get your eyes checked once every two years. Ask your health care provider if you need your eyes checked more often.
• Chlamydia: Women under age 25 should be screened for chlamydia each year.
• Cervical Cancer Screen: Women ages 21 to 30 who have a cervix should get a Pap test every three years. Women ages 30 to 65 should get a Pap test every five years. They should do this even if they have a normal HPV test. After age 65, most women who have not had cervical cancer can stop these tests. A person can stop getting tests after testing negative three times in 10 years.
• Breast Cancer Screen: Women between the ages of 40 to 75 should get mammograms. This is an x-ray of the breasts to help find cancer. This test should be done at least once every two years.
• Colon Cancer Screen: All people between ages 45 and 75 should get screened for colorectal cancer. You should talk with your health care provider about the test that is best for you. You may be tested at a younger age if you have a family history of colorectal cancer.
• Flu Shot: Most adults should get the flu shot every year.
• Pneumococcal Vaccine: Adults 65 or older should get the vaccine. Health care providers may also suggest it for people younger than 65 who have certain other health problems.
• Shingles Vaccine: This is a vaccine that protects you against a painful disease caused by the chicken pox virus. Those with weak immune systems should not get it. Talk to your Primary Medical Provider (PMP) for more information.
• Td Vaccine: Adults should get a Td booster once every 10 years.

Source: CDC, MedLine Plus