Check blood pressure, weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) and health risks.

SCREENING TESTS
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)* - Annually to age 75 [1]

Lower GI Endoscopy * (Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy) - To age 75 [1]

Men's Health
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) - Not routinely indicated above age 75

Women's Health

Mammogram -- Every 1-2 years until age 76 then optional to age 80 [1]

IMMUNIZATIONS
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Td - Booster every 10 years

Influenza - Annually

Vaccination Information Sheets from the CDC

These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.