Health Screenings by Age

Your Complete Preventive Care Timeline

Age-Appropriate Health Screenings

Health screening recommendations change throughout your life as your risk profile evolves. Following age-appropriate screening guidelines ensures problems are detected early when treatment is most effective. This timeline provides general guidelines for average-risk adults.

Your personal or family health history may modify when screenings begin and how frequently they're needed. Discuss with your doctor.

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Screening Schedule by Age

Your 20s

Annual blood pressure check, cholesterol every 4-6 years, cervical cancer screening (women), STI screening if sexually active

✓ tetanus booster every 10 years, HPV vaccine through age 26, establish primary care provider

Your 30s

Annual blood pressure, cholesterol every 4-6 years, cervical cancer screening (women), discuss family history

✓ Continue HPV vaccination through age 26, consider pregnancy planning, diabetes screening if overweight

Your 40s

Annual blood pressure, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening starting at 45, mammography discussion (women)

✓ Eye exam every 2-4 years, discuss daily aspirin, stress management becomes important

Your 50s

Annual wellness visit, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes screening, colorectal screening starting at 45-50, mammography (women)

✓ Lung cancer screening if smoker, shingles vaccine starting at 50, prostate discussion (men)

Your 60s

Annual wellness visit, all age 50+ screenings continue, bone density screening at 65 (women)

✓ Pneumococcal vaccines starting at 65, annual eye exam, hearing assessment, fall risk discussion

Your 70s and Beyond

Annual wellness visit, continue all screenings as appropriate, focus on function and independence

✓ Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, advance care planning, functional assessments, medication review

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Common Symptoms

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Warning Signs (Seek Care)

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Creating Your Screening Schedule

Know Your Family History

Family history affects when screening starts and what tests you need. Update this information as you learn more.

Establish with a Primary Care Provider

Having a doctor who knows you over time is invaluable. They track changes and personalize recommendations.

Schedule Annual Wellness Visits

Use your birthday as a reminder. These visits focus on prevention and are different from problem visits.

Track Your Screenings

Keep records of when screenings are due and completed. WellAlly helps you stay on schedule.

Follow Through on Abnormal Results

Abnormal screening needs follow-up. Don't delay—early follow-up is crucial for abnormal findings.

Update After Life Changes

Pregnancy, new diagnosis, family diagnosis, or job changes may affect your screening needs.

Screening Facts

40%

Of chronic disease is preventable with screening

Only 50%

Of adults are up to date on recommended screenings

10 years

Life expectancy gained with preventive care

Frequently Asked Questions

Never Miss a Screening with WellAlly

Age-appropriate screening schedules and reminders