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Preventive Health
Screening Tests and Immunizations Guidelines for Women (Part 4 of 4)
These charts are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of each test and immunization to meet your health care needs.
| Screening tests |
Ages 18–39 |
Ages 40–49 |
Ages 50–64 |
Ages 65 and older |
Skin health:
Mole exam |
Monthly mole self-
exam; by a doctor or nurse as part of a routine full checkup starting at
age 20. |
Monthly mole self-exam; by a doctor or nurse as part of a routine full checkup. |
Monthly mole self-exam; by a doctor or nurse as part of a routine full checkup. |
Monthly mole self-exam; by a doctor or nurse as part of a routine full checkup. |
Oral health:
Dental exam |
Routinely; discuss with your dentist. |
Routinely; discuss with your dentist. |
Routinely; discuss with your dentist. |
Routinely; discuss with your dentist. |
Immunizations:
Influenza vaccine |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Yearly |
Yearly |
| Pneumococcal vaccine |
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One time only |
| Tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccine |
Every 10 years |
Every 10 years |
Every 10 years |
Every 10 years |
| Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine |
Up to age 26, if not already completed
vaccine series; discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
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| Meningococcal vaccine |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse if you are a college student or military recruit. |
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| Herpes zoster vaccine (to prevent shingles) |
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Starting at age 60, one time only. Ask your doctor or nurse if it is okay for you to get it. |
Starting at age 60, one time only. Ask your doctor or nurse if it is okay for you to get it. |
Additional Resources:
Publications
Fact Sheet — Skin Cancer — This fact sheet provides basic information on skin cancer, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information. http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/skin-cancer.cfm
Basic Information — Skin Cancer — This fact sheet briefly describes the major types of skin cancer and who is at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/
Fact Sheet — Oral Health — This publication contains information on oral health, how it affects your overall health, and oral health conditions that women should be aware of. This publication also discusses what oral health needs women have during pregnancy and after the baby is born. http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/oral-health.cfm
Vaccines & Immunizations — This web site provides information about scheduled screenings and guidelines, answers to frequently asked questions, and publications on the latest research. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
Vaccines and Immunizations for College Students and Young Adults — This publication provides information on the different types of vaccinations recommended for college students and young adults, including the meningitis/meningococcal vaccine and the influenza vaccine. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/college.htm
Organizations
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , CDC, OPHS, HHS
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, HHS
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH, HHS
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American Dental Association
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Content last updated March 1, 2009.
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