Health Maintenance Guidelines
Birth to 17
Babies receive 29 immunizations between birth and 2 years old.
Age 18 to 39
Men should receive a cholesterol check every five years starting at age 35. Women start receiving pap tests every three years from age 21 to 29.
Age 40 to 49
Adults younger than age 65 should receive a tetanus vaccine (Tdap or Td) every 10 years.
Age 50 to 74
At age 50, women should get a mammogram every two years to screen for breast cancer.
Age 75 and Older
The decision to screen for colorectal cancer in adults this age should be an individual one based on your overall health and prior screening history.