Test or disorder

Age

Frequency of test

Blood pressure, height and weight measurement

>18

Periodically

Pap smear test

Within 3 years of onset of sexual activity or 21-65

Every 1-3 years

Chlamydia test

18-25

Every 1-2 years

Alcohol use screening

>18

Periodically

Tetanus-diphtheria immunization

>18

Periodically

Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine

Susceptible only, >18

Two doses

Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunization

Women, childbearing age

One dose

Blood test for Cholesterol check

>45; age 20 onward if you smoke, have diabetes, or if heart disease runs in your family

Every five years

Blood test for diabetes

>45 or earlier if there are additional factors

Every 3 years

Mammogram

>40

Every 1-2 years

Colorectal cancer

Stool test for blood and/or

Sigmoidoscopy or

Colonoscopy

>50

Every year

Every 5 years

Every 10 years

Osteoporosis

>65; >60 at risk

Periodically

Vision, hearing

>65

Periodically

Pneumococcal vaccine

>65

One dose

Flu vaccine

>50

Yearly

Depression

If you've felt "down," sad, or hopeless, and have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things for 2 weeks straight, talk to your doctor about whether he or she can screen you for depression.