Group 3
For-Adults

For Adults:

  • Blood pressure measurement:  You should receive an annual physical, which includes monitoring of your blood pressure.
  • Breast exam: Women should have a breast exam every year starting at age 25. A clinical breast exam done by a health professional is part of a routine physical checkup. Beginning at age 45, women should have an annual mammogram. If you have a family history of breast cancer, these exams may be recommended more frequently.
  • Cervical cancer screening: Women should get a Pap test beginning at age 21. Your doctor will recommend how frequently you need this test, based on your test results and family history.
  • Cholesterol screening: Your cholesterol is checked through a simple blood test. Adults with normal levels of cholesterol should have it checked every 4-6 years. For people with high cholesterol or a family history of high cholesterol, your doctor may recommend having it checked more frequently.
  • Colo-rectal screening: People age 45 to 75 years old should get screened for colorectal cancer.  There are several types of screening available; you should discuss this with your doctor. The frequency of your screening depends on your results and your family history.
  • Dental exams: Adults should receive a dental exam and cleaning twice a year.
  • Depression screening:  You should discuss depression with your doctor and be assessed by him/her, in order to maintain your mental health.
  • Diabetes screening: Adults at risk for diabetes and those with a family history of diabetes should have their blood glucose checked by age 45. In addition, all women who are pregnant should be checked after the 24th week of your pregnancy.
  • Hepatitis B testing: This is recommended for people at high risk, and for pregnant women during their first prenatal visit.
  • Hepatitis C testing: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a one-time screening for all adults ages 18 and older and all pregnant women.
  • HIV screening: You should be screened for HIV if you are sexually active and may be at risk for infection.
  • Lung cancer screening: For people age 55 or older, if you have a history of smoking at least one pack a day, or if you are still smoking, or if you have quit within the past 15 years. Talk to your doctor about an annual low-dose chest CT scan to check for signs of lung cancer.
  • Prostate cancer screening: Men ages 55 to 69 should talk to their doctor about an annual prostate cancer screening. 
  • Screening for sexually transmitted diseases:  If you are at risk for these diseases, you should be screened as part of your regular physical exam. In addition, all sexually active people age 25 and younger should be screened for STDs.   
  • Skin cancer screening: You should monitor your skin every month for changes. In addition, screening for skin cancer should be part of your routine annual physical exam.
  • Vision screening:  All adults should receive regular vision exams from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Check with your eye doctor for recommended frequency of a complete eye exam, especially if you have a history of eye injury, diabetes, or family history of eye problems.
  • Vaccines: Although we think about vaccines for children, there are also certain vaccines that all adults should receive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted information on their website about the vaccines that are recommended for adults. Click on this link to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf
children

For Children:

  • Blood pressure measurement:  Your child’s doctor should begin checking his/her blood pressure when you child is 3-years old.
  • Congenital heart defect screening: All newborns should be screened for heart problems.
  • Dental screening:  Your child should have a dental exam twice a year, starting when they are 2-years old. In addition, his/her dentist may apply a fluoride varnish, starting when teeth first appear.
  • Developmental screening: A developmental screening by your child’s doctor will help to determine if your child is on track for his/her developmental milestones. If your child has a disability or delay, your doctor may refer your child to an early intervention program (EIP) for additional care and treatment. These screenings should be done during your baby’s 9-month visit to the doctor, and when your child is 18-months to 24-months old. An autism screening should also be done.
  • Hearing screening:  Your child’s hearing should be checked as soon as possible after they are born. This should be done within 24 hours of when your baby is born, and at every doctor’s visit.
  • Hemoglobin/hematocrit (Hgb/Hct):  Your child should receive a blood test when they are 12-months old, to determine if he/she is iron-deficient or suffers from anemia.  His/her risk for anemia should then be assessed by the doctor at every routine visit.
  • Lead screening:  If your child is exposed to lead, it can cause hearing problems, as well as issues with learning, growth and development problems. A lead screening is recommended when your child is 12-months old, 18-months old, and 24- months old. As your child gets older, he/she should be screened for lead poisoning at every routine doctor’s visit.
  • Vision screening:  Your child’s vision should be checked at every routine doctor’s visit, beginning when he/she is 6-months old.
  • Vaccines: Your child should receive regular vaccines, based on his/her age. These are critical in keeping your child healthy, and some of these vaccines are required in order to register for public school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted information on their website about the vaccines that your child needs at each age in their development. Click on this link to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/VACCINes/parents/index.html

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