--- title: "Preventive care at Sutter Health" description: "Stay up to date on your screenings. Find out when check ups, screenings and immunizations are recommended for your age group, then talk with your provider about what’s right for you." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Health and wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health) / 3. Preventive Care # Preventive care Stay on top of your health with the routine care you need.  [Find a primary care provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) [Schedule appointment](https://www.sutterhealth.org/schedule-appointment) ## Health maintenance guidelines We’ve rounded up the recommended screenings and vaccines at each stage of life. Talk to your doctor about what’s right for you. ![girl-child-playing-and-smiling](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/teen-children/girl-child-playing-and-smiling.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ### [Birth to 17](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines/guidelines-birth-to-17) Learn about the checkups, screenings and vaccines your child needs from birth through adolescence. ![man-outisde-smiling-professional](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/man-outisde-smiling-professional.jpg?h=1296&iar=0&w=2000) ### [18-39](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines/guidelines-18-to-39) See the annual screenings, wellness assessments and immunizations recommended for adults. ![woman-smiling-at-man-in-park](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/woman-smiling-at-man-in-park.jpg?h=1333&iar=0&w=2000) ### [40-49](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines/guidelines-40-to-49) Getting preventive care is one of the most important steps you can take to manage your health. ![woman-outside-city-smiling](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/woman-outside-city-smiling.jpg?h=1333&iar=0&w=2000) ### [50-74](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines/guidelines-50-to-74) Stay up to date with screenings and vaccines to prevent and identify chronic conditions early. ![older-man-looking-in-distance](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/older-man-looking-in-distance2.jpg?h=905&iar=0&w=1500) ### [75+](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines/guidelines-75-older) Screening guidelines often change after age 75. Learn which screenings are still strongly recommended. ## Put your health first Early detection could save your life. Schedule tests as recommended by your doctor. ### Heart matters Manage your heart health with blood pressure screening, good nutrition, regular exercise and preventive care. [Heart disease prevention](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/heart-disease-signs-and-symptoms) ### Your colon health A colonoscopy is a routine procedure that can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 60-90%. Schedule your first one at age 45. [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy) ### Catch cancer early See the recommended screenings and tests for different cancers. Talk to your doctor about scheduling the ones you need. [Get screened for cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/get-screened-for-cancer) ### Protect your brain Are you at risk for a stroke? Learn what you can do to reduce it. Your doctor can help you make healthy choices. [Stroke: Signs, prevention and care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/stroke-signs-risks) ### Breast checks Finding breast cancer early with mammograms and regular self-exams boosts the 5-year survival rate to 99%. [Breast cancer screening guidelines](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/breast-cancer-screening-guidelines) ### Manage your diabetes Knowledge is one of the most important tools for managing blood sugar, medications and diabetes complications. Our diabetes self-care guide covers it all. [Read the guide](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/services/diabetes/sutter-diabetes-self-care-guide.pdf) 2026 health guides [English (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Health/2026-health-maintenance-guidelines-english.pdf "English (PDF)") [Spanish (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Health/2026-health-maintenance-guidelines-spanish.pdf "Spanish (PDF)") [Chinese (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Health/2026-health-maintenance-guidelines-chinese.pdf "Chinese (PDF)") ## Your #1 healthcare advocate Whether you're not feeling well or want advice, you can call your [primary care provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/primary-care). 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