Men Ages 18 & Up

Make Sure You Have the Proper Screening Tests and Immunizations

Below are the screening tests and immunizations that most men need, who needs them and how often.

All Men Ages 18 and Up

Screenings

• Blood pressure at least every two years
• Cholesterol at least every two years for all men ages 35+, and younger men at increased risk for heart disease
• Depression at routine exams
• Type two diabetes at routine exams if you are overweight or have other risk factors, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia or a family history of diabetes
• HIV at routine exams if you are at increased risk
• Obesity at routine exams
• Syphilis at routine exams if you are at increased risk
• Tuberculosis if you are at increased risk; check with your physician for frequency
• Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer for all adults ages 50+; check with your physician for frequency

Counseling

• Talk to your physician about taking aspirin for heart disease prevention if you are at risk
• Diet and behavioral counseling if you are diagnosed with hyperlipidemia or other known risk factors for heart and diet-related chronic disease
• Tobacco use at every visit if you are a tobacco user
• Alcohol use at routine exams

Immunizations

• Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Td/Tdap) booster; Td every 10 years, and Tdap once during adulthood
• Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) once or twice if you lack prior infection or documented vaccinations
• Chickenpox (varicella) in two doses over eight weeks if you lack prior infection or documented vaccinations
• Influenza yearly during flu season if you are at risk
• Hepatitis A twice over at least six months if you are at risk
• Hepatitis B in three doses over six months if you are at risk
• Meningococcal one or more times if you are at risk
• Pneumococcal (polysaccaride) one or more times if you are at risk
• Zoster in one dose for all men ages 65 and older

Other Tips for Better Health

Screenings, counseling and immunizations are important, but most men need additional services from time to time based on their individual health history, lifestyle and other factors. Below are just a few of the tips and tools that could go a long way toward helping you build your comprehensive game plan for better health.

1. Find a Doctor
Protect your health for years to come by establishing a partnership with a primary care physician.

• Find a physician near you.

2. Protect Yourself from Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in men in the United States, other than skin cancer.

• Protect yourself by learning more about diagnosis, treatment and support services. 

3. Stay Active for Better Health
From injury prevention and treatment to sports nutrition, Presbyterian provides comprehensive sports medicine care for athletes and active people of all ages.

• Learn more about sports medicine services and find a provider near you.

4. Take Care of Your Heart
Heart healthy living is one of the keys to living a long and healthy life. Take advantage of our various classes and services in the areas of nutrition, exercise, stress management and tobacco cessation.

• Get more information on Presbyterian’s heart healthy classes and services. 

The information provided by presbyterian.org is intended to educate readers about subjects pertinent to their health, not as a substitute for consultation with a personal healthcare provider.