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Preventive Care Checklist

Stay ahead of health issues with comprehensive preventive care, screenings, and wellness maintenance.

1Annual Health Screenings

Schedule annual physical exam with primary care physicianComplete blood pressure screeningGet cholesterol and lipid panel testingHave blood glucose/diabetes screeningComplete body mass index (BMI) assessmentGet vision and hearing testsHave skin cancer screening by dermatologistSchedule dental cleaning and oral health examGet age-appropriate cancer screenings (mammogram, colonoscopy, etc.)Complete bone density screening (if recommended)

2Immunizations & Vaccines

Stay current on annual flu vaccineMaintain COVID-19 vaccination statusGet tetanus/diphtheria booster every 10 yearsHave shingles vaccine (if age-appropriate)Get pneumonia vaccine (if recommended)Stay current on travel vaccines if neededMaintain hepatitis B vaccinationGet HPV vaccine (if age-appropriate)Have meningitis vaccine (if recommended)Keep vaccination records updated and accessible

3Women's Health Screenings

Schedule annual gynecological examGet regular Pap smear testingHave mammogram screening (age-appropriate)Complete breast self-examination monthlyGet bone density screening (post-menopause)Have pelvic exam and STD screeningDiscuss contraception and family planningGet preconception counseling (if planning pregnancy)Have thyroid function testingComplete cardiovascular risk assessment

4Men's Health Screenings

Get prostate screening (age-appropriate)Have testicular self-examination monthlyComplete cardiovascular risk assessmentGet abdominal aortic aneurysm screening (if recommended)Have testosterone level testing (if symptoms present)Get lung cancer screening (if high-risk)Complete mental health screeningHave sleep apnea evaluation (if symptoms present)Get osteoporosis screening (if risk factors present)Discuss erectile dysfunction and sexual health

5Lifestyle & Wellness Assessments

Complete nutrition and dietary assessmentHave physical fitness and exercise evaluationGet mental health and depression screeningComplete substance use assessmentHave sleep quality evaluationGet stress management assessmentComplete social support and relationships evaluationHave occupational health and safety reviewGet home safety and fall risk assessmentComplete financial wellness and insurance review

6Family History & Genetic Screening

Compile comprehensive family medical historyDiscuss genetic risk factors with healthcare providerConsider genetic counseling (if family history indicates)Get genetic testing (if recommended)Update family history information regularlyShare relevant family history with family membersDiscuss inherited disease risksConsider early screening based on family historyMaintain genetic information privacy and securityStay informed about new genetic testing options

Prevention is Key: Regular preventive care can catch health issues early when they're most treatable. Work with your healthcare team to create a personalized prevention plan based on your age, risk factors, and family history.

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