Preventive Care
Preventive care is key for the whole family. See a provider on a routine basis even if you are healthy. It helps them find and treat problems early before they get worse.
Check out the chart of recommended preventive care based on your age. The chart is only a guide. Work with your provider to get your preventive care. They will know what may be right for you.
| Recommended Preventive Care | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60 & Older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Physical Exam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breast cancer screening (Mammogram) for women | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cervical cancer screening (Pap test) for women | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chlamydia screening (get tested if you are younger than 20 and sexually active) | ✓ | ||||
| Cholesterol screening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colon Cancer Screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Dental exam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diabetes screening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flu shot | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pneumococcal vaccine | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Prostate cancer screening for men | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Shingles vaccine | ✓ | ||||
| Tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vision exam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |