Key Preventive Checkups by Age Group

Preventive health checkups are essential for early detection and management of potential health issues.

Recommendations vary by age and individual risk factors. Below is a summary of key preventive checkups for different age groups, based on current medical guidelines. 

Ages 13–18 (Adolescents) 

• Annual Physical Exam: General health assessment, growth, and development. 

• Blood Pressure: Annually. 

• Vision and Hearing Screening: Every 1–2 years. 

• Immunizations: As per schedule (HPV, Tdap, meningococcal, influenza). 

• Sexual Health: STD screening if sexually active. 

• Mental Health Screening: Depression and anxiety assessment. 

Ages 19–39 (Young Adults) 

• Physical Exam: Every 1–3 years. 

• Blood Pressure: At least every 2 years. 

• Cholesterol/Lipid Profile: Every 4–6 years, earlier if risk factors present. 

• Dental check up and cleaning: Yearly 

• Diabetes Screening: Every 3 years if overweight/obese or with risk factors. 

• Pap Smear (Women): Every 3 years from age 21–29; every 3–5 years with HPV test from age 30. 

• Sexual Health: STI screening as appropriate. 

• Immunizations: Annual Flu shot, Tdap booster every 10 years, HPV if not completed. 

Ages 40–64 (Middle Age) 

• Annual Physical Exam: General health review. 

• Blood Pressure: At least annually. 

• Lipid Profile: Every 4–6 years, more often if at risk. 

• Diabetes Screening: Every 3 years or more frequently if overweight/obese. 

• Dental check up and cleaning: Yearly 

• Colorectal Cancer Screening: Begin at age 45 (colonoscopy every 10 years or alternative methods). 

• Mammogram (Women): Every 1–2 years starting at age 40–50. 

• Pap Smear/HPV (Women): Every 3–5 years. 

• Prostate Cancer Screening (Men): Discuss with doctor from age 50, or earlier if high risk. 

• CA 125 for women 

• Bone Density (Women): Begin at menopause or earlier if risk factors. 

• Eye Exam: Every year. 

• Hearing Test: Every 3 years. 

Ages 65 and Older (Seniors) 

• Annual Physical Exam: Comprehensive health review. 

• Blood Pressure: At least annually. 

• Lipid Profile: Every 1–2 years. 

• Dental check up and cleaning: Yearly 

• Diabetes Screening: Annually if risk factors present. 

• Colorectal Cancer Screening: Continue until age 75. 

• Mammogram (Women): Every 1–2 years until age 74. 

• Bone Density Dexa scan: At least once after age 65 for women, 70 for men. 

• Vision and Hearing: Annually. 

• Cognitive Assessment: Annual screening for memory and thinking problems. 

• Immunizations: Annual flu shot, shingles (zoster), pneumococcal, and Tdap boosters. 

Note: 

• Individual recommendations may vary based on personal and family medical history. 

• Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized screening schedules.