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Preventive Screening Tests and Immunizations

Screening Tests and Immunizations Guidelines for Women (Part 2 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
Reproductive Health:
Pap test & pelvic exam7
Every 1-3 years if you have been sexually active or are older than 21 Every 1-3 years Every 1-3 years Discuss with your doctor or nurse.
Chlamydia test8 Yearly until age 25 if sexually active. Older than age 25, get this test if you have new or multiple partners. Get this test if you have new or multiple partners. Get this test if you have new or multiple partners. Get this test if you have new or multiple partners.
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) tests8 Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse.
Mental Health Screening9 Discuss with your doctor or nurse. Discuss with your doctor or nurse. Discuss with your doctor or nurse. Discuss with your doctor or nurse.
Colorectal Health:
Fecal occult blood test10,11
    Yearly Yearly

Current as of November 2007

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