65 Years of Age and Older

Age: 65 years and older

Frequency of Visits:
1 visit per year

Examination to Include:

• Interval history, weight, blood pressure
• Testicular or Breast exam
• Rectal exam, fecal occult blood
• Serum Cholesterol/HDL - once every 5 years
• Pap Smear - discretionary if 3 consecutive normals
• Mammography - annually
• Sigmoidoscopy - once every 3-5 years
• Bone Density - every 2 years for females

Immunizations & Counseling:

• Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster: once every 10 years
• Influenza vaccine - annually