Preventive care guidelines:

Important information about these guidelines

  • These are general health screening guidelines for commonly used preventive tests and services. Talk to your doctor about what is appropriate for you.
  • They may not reflect the specific services or all of the health screenings you may require based on your individual health risks as recommended by your doctor.
  • Scheduling an annual checkup and talking with your doctor will provide the most effective source of information about your health.
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Services you might have at a wellness exam:

Check your benefit plan document for coverage information. Certain services may not apply to you.

Screenings
Type Purpose Notes
□ Age appropriate well child examination Assess general health and potential health risks (eg. behavioral, social, emotional and depression screening, height and weight, vision screening, developmental assessment, etc.). Determine vaccine needs.
□ Well examinations Assess general health and potential health risks (eg. blood pressure, BMI calculation, STD prevention and screening, behavioral, social, emotional and depression screenings, etc.). Determine vaccine needs.
□ Blood Pressure Screening Detection of high blood pressure. Certain patients may also require ambulatory blood pressure measurements outside of a clinical setting. Check with your doctor.
□ Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smear) Early detection of cervical cancer.
□ Cholesterol Screening Recommended for all adults aged 40 to 75 years.
□ Colorectal Cancer Screening Early detection of colon cancer. Ask your doctor about screening methods and intervals.
□ Contraception Methods Assessment of contraception methods with counseling information and discussion regarding options about reproductive health.
□ Diabetes Screening Early detection of diabetes or prediabetes in persons who are overweight or obese.
□ Gestational Diabetes Screening Early detection of diabetes or prediabetes.
□ Hearing screening Assess normal development and identify any hearing issues.
□ Hepatitis B Virus Infection Screening Screen for Hepatitis B.
□ Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening Screen for Hepatitis C.
□ Mammography Screening Early detection of breast cancer.
□ Osteoporosis Screening Early detection for bone fracture risk.
Immunizations
Type Frequency Purpose Notes
□ Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine (Dtal < 7 years) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.
□ Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine (Dtal < 7 years) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.
□ Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from Haemophilus Influenza b which causes meningitis
□ Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from Haemophilus Influenza b which causes meningitis
□ Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from Haemophilus Influenza b which causes meningitis.
□ Hepatitis A (HepA) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from hepatitis A virus.
□ Hepatitis A vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from Hepatitis A virus.
□ Hepatitis B (Hep-B) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from Hepatitis B virus which may cause liver disease.
□ Hepatitis B vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from Hepatitis B virus.
□ Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from Human Papillomavirus.
□ Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) 2 or 3 doses may be administered for ages 19-26 with physician's discretion. Protection from Human Papillomavirus.
□ Influenza vaccine 1 dose annually all ages Protection from catching/transmitting flu virus.
□ Influenza vaccine (IIV) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from catching / transmitting seasonal flu virus.
□ IPV (inactivated polio vaccine <18 years Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from polio virus which could cause loss of mobility.
□ IPV (inactivated polio vaccine <18 years Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from polio virus which could cause loss of mobility.
□ Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from measles, mumps and rubella (German measles).
□ Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from measles, mumps and rubella (German measles).
□ Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from measles, mumps and rubella (German measles).
□ Meningococcal (MenACWY or MPSV4) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis).
□ Meningococcal (MenACWY or MPSV4) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis).
□ Meningococcal (MenACWY or MPSV4) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis).
□ Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis).
□ Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis).
□ Pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate (PCV-13) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from pneumonia, blood infection and other serious bacterial infections caused by the pneumococcus bacteria.
□ Pediatric Pneumococcal Polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from pneumococcal infections (meningitis, pneumonia, blood and ear infection).
□ Pneumococcal Polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from pneumonia, blood infection and other serious bacterial infections caused by the pneumococcus bacteria.
□ Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV13) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from pneumococcal infections (meningitis, pneumonia, blood and ear infections).
□ Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV13) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from pneumococcal infections (meningitis, pneumonia, blood and ear infections).
□ Rotavirus vaccine - (RV) (RV1) (RV5) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccination schedule for your child. For the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis among infants and young children.
□ Td /Tdap vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from diphtheria and tetanus.
□ Tetanus, Diphtheria & acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap > 7 years) Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.
□ Varicella (VAR) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from chicken pox
□ Varicella (VAR) vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule for your child. Protection from chicken pox
□ Varicella (VAR) vaccine 2 doses for those susceptible with lack of immunity. Protection from chicken pox.
□ Shingrix vaccine Check with your doctor to confirm vaccine schedule. Protection from shingles.

Talk with your doctor about your checklist

  • Make a list of your concerns.
  • Make notes about any changes in your health.
  • Ask about anything you’re unsure about.
  • Take information with you, including prescriptions, medicines, vitamins, herbal remedies, supplements and names of other health care providers you see.