How often do I need to see the doctor?

Females	9 - 26	HPV vaccine
Everyone	15 - 24	meningitis vaccine
Everyone	over 15	needs a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years
Females	over 18	pap smear, pelvic exam every 1-3 years
Adults	over 20	should get blood pressure checked at least every 2 years and a cholesterol evaluation every 5 years
Males	over 40	need annual prostate cancer screening
Adults	over 50	need colon cancer screening every 10 years
Females	50 plus	post menopause should consider osteoporosis screening
Females	40 - 65	need annual breast exams, mammograms
Adults	over 60	shingles vaccine
Everyone	over 65	pneumovax
Adults	all ages	who are overweight or have a family history of diabetes should get screened for diabetes every 2-3 years

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