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American Diabetes Association

Prevention Guidelines for Healthy People Without Symptoms of Disease

ADULTS (21 years of age and over)

	Blood Pressure every year.
	Tuberculosis test once in lifetime.
	Tetanus-diphtheria vaccine at age 50.
	Pneumonia Vaccine at age 65.
	Flu shot each year starting at age 65.
	Colon Cancer Test starting at age 50.

WOMEN

	Breast exam each year by doctor starting at age 40.
	Mammogram every 1-2 yrs between ages 50-69.
	Pap smear every 1-3 yrs between ages 18-65.
	Blood cholesterol once between ages 45-65.
	Hormone replacement - discuss with your doctor.

MEN

	Blood cholesterol once between ages 35-59.
	Prostate cancer test - discuss with your doctor.
	People with symptoms of disease, or who have been told by their doctor they are at risk should call their doctor and ask if they should have these tests more often.

Children (under 18 yrs of age)

	Immunizations 2,4,6,12 & 15 months.
	Well Child Visit every year.

Protect Your Child. Immunize Today!

The Kinds of Immunizations Your Children Need:

HepB	- Hepatitis B
DTaP	- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
Hib	- H. Influenzae type b
IPV	- Inactivated Polio Vaccine
PCV	- Pneumococcal Conjugate
MMR	- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Var	- Varicella
HepA	- Hepatitis A
Td	- Tetanus, Diphtheria

Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

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