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Check the guidelines listed here to find out about important screening tests for women. Keep in mind that these are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of the screening tests you need based on many factors. Ask your doctor or nurse if you don't understand why a certain test is recommended for you. Check with your insurance plan to find out which tests are covered. Where do these guidelines come from? The screening guidelines listed here are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is a group of non-Federal experts in prevention (stopping disease before it starts). USPSTF recommendations are evidence-based. This means that science supports USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers (such as internists, pediatricians, family physicians, gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses, and health behavior specialists).

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Women ages 60+

1
Overview
Check the guidelines listed here to find out about
important screening tests for women. Keep in
mind that these are guidelines only. Your doctor or
nurse will personalize the timing of the screening
tests you need based on many factors. Ask your
doctor or nurse if you don't understand why a
certain test is recommended for you. Check with
your insurance plan to find out which tests are
covered.

2
Overview
**Where do these guidelines come from?**
The screening guidelines listed here are
recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is a group of non-
Federal experts in prevention (stopping disease
before it starts). USPSTF recommendations are
evidence-based. This means that science supports
USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made
up of primary care providers (such as internists,
pediatricians, family physicians,
gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses, and health
behavior specialists).

3
Screening tests for women
**Blood Pressure Test**
Get tested at least every 2 years if you have normal
blood pressure (lower than 120/80).
Get tested once a year if you have blood pressure
between 120/80 and 139/89.

4
Screening tests for women
**Blood Pressure Test**
Discuss treatment with your doctor or nurse if you
have blood pressure 140/90 or higher.
**Bone Mineral Density Test**
Get this test at least once at age 65 or older.
Talk to your doctor or nurse about repeat testing.

5
Screening tests for women
**Breast Cancer Screening**
Get screened every 2 years through age 74.
Age 75 and older, ask your doctor or nurse if you
need to be screened.

6
Screening tests for women
**Chlamydia Test**
Get tested for chlamydia if you are sexually active
and at increased risk.

7
Screening tests for women
**Cholesterol Test**
Get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at
increased risk for heart disease.
Ask your doctor or nurse how often you need your
cholesterol tested.

8
Screening tests for women
**Colorectal Cancer screening**
Get screened for colorectal cancer through age 75.
Talk to your doctor or nurse about which screening
test is best for you and how often you need it.

9
Screening tests for women
**Diabetes Screening**
Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is
higher than 135/80 or if you take medicine for high
blood pressure.

10
Screening tests for women
**HIV Test**
Get tested if you are at increased risk for HIV.
Discuss your risk with your doctor or nurse.

11
Screening tests for women
**Syphilis Test**
Get tested for syphilis if you are at increased risk.

12
Vaccines
You may need one or more vaccines, even if you
received vaccines as a child or as a younger adult.
Ask your doctor which ones are right for you.
Vaccines recommended for older adults can
prevent:
-- Influenza (Flu)
-- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

13
Vaccines
-- Diphtheria/Tetanus
-- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
-- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)

14
Vaccines
Want to learn more about the vaccines you need?
Use the Adult Immunization Scheduler tool to
receive personalized vaccine recommendations
based on your age, occupation, health status and
other factors.

15
Vaccines
See the Adult Immunization Schedule to see which
vaccines you may need, and talk to your provider
about getting vaccinated. Don’t forget if you are
traveling, you may need additional vaccines. See
the travelers’ health page.

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1. http://www.fitango.com/categories.php?id=606 Fitango Education Health Topics Women ages 60+

2. 1 Overview Check the guidelines listed here to find out about important screening tests for women. Keep in mind that these are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of the screening tests you need based on many factors. Ask your doctor or nurse if you don't understand why a certain test is recommended for you. Check with your insurance plan to find out which tests are covered.

3. 2 Overview **Where do these guidelines come from?** The screening guidelines listed here are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is a group of non- Federal experts in prevention (stopping disease before it starts). USPSTF recommendations are evidence-based. This means that science supports USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers (such as internists, pediatricians, family physicians, gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses, and health behavior specialists).

4. 3 Screening tests for women **Blood Pressure Test** Get tested at least every 2 years if you have normal blood pressure (lower than 120/80). Get tested once a year if you have blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89.

5. 4 Screening tests for women **Blood Pressure Test** Discuss treatment with your doctor or nurse if you have blood pressure 140/90 or higher. **Bone Mineral Density Test** Get this test at least once at age 65 or older. Talk to your doctor or nurse about repeat testing.

6. 5 Screening tests for women **Breast Cancer Screening** Get screened every 2 years through age 74. Age 75 and older, ask your doctor or nurse if you need to be screened.

7. 6 Screening tests for women **Chlamydia Test** Get tested for chlamydia if you are sexually active and at increased risk.

8. 7 Screening tests for women **Cholesterol Test** Get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at increased risk for heart disease. Ask your doctor or nurse how often you need your cholesterol tested.

9. 8 Screening tests for women **Colorectal Cancer screening** Get screened for colorectal cancer through age 75. Talk to your doctor or nurse about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

10. 9 Screening tests for women **Diabetes Screening** Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is higher than 135/80 or if you take medicine for high blood pressure.

11. 10 Screening tests for women **HIV Test** Get tested if you are at increased risk for HIV. Discuss your risk with your doctor or nurse.

12. 11 Screening tests for women **Syphilis Test** Get tested for syphilis if you are at increased risk.

13. 12 Vaccines You may need one or more vaccines, even if you received vaccines as a child or as a younger adult. Ask your doctor which ones are right for you. Vaccines recommended for older adults can prevent: -- Influenza (Flu) -- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

14. 13 Vaccines -- Diphtheria/Tetanus -- Pertussis (Whooping Cough) -- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)

15. 14 Vaccines Want to learn more about the vaccines you need? Use the Adult Immunization Scheduler tool to receive personalized vaccine recommendations based on your age, occupation, health status and other factors.

16. 15 Vaccines See the Adult Immunization Schedule to see which vaccines you may need, and talk to your provider about getting vaccinated. Don’t forget if you are traveling, you may need additional vaccines. See the travelers’ health page.

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