Preventive Care Guidelines
Recommended checkups, screenings, and immunizations
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Staying ahead of your health starts with prevention. Getting screenings, checkups, and vaccines at the right times can catch small issues early, before they become bigger ones. Many recommended preventive services are covered by your plan, making it easier to stay on top of your health.
The checkups, screenings, and immunizations in the tabs below are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Quartz helps you understand what to expect at every stage so you can stay informed and feel confident in your care decisions.
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Birth to age 17
Regular checkups, screenings, and immunizations help support children’s growth and development at every age and stage.
The checkups, screenings, and immunizations below are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your child’s provider can help determine what is right for your family.
Visitas del niño sano
- Newborn through age 2: Visits at 3–5 days, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30 months.
- Ages 3 to 17: Annual well-child visit.
- All visits include a full physical exam focused on healthy growth, nutrition, safety, and your child’s developmental, mental, and social well-being.
Exámenes preventivos
- Lead testing: Children should receive a blood lead test at age 1 and again at age 2. All children ages 3 to 5 should receive a test if they have not yet been tested.
- Vision: Check once before age 5.
- Obesity: Beginning at age 6.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea: Check yearly for sexually active teens through age 24.
- HIV/AIDS: Check at birth and then annually for sexually active teens.
- Lipid panel: Check once between ages 9 and 11.
- Depression: Annual screening recommended for ages 12 and older.
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Important notes:
*Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A single dose is now recommended for children aged 11 to 12 (can start as early as age 9). Individuals starting the series between ages 15 to 26 still require three doses.
**Influenza (flu shot): Doctors recommend that your child get a flu vaccine every year in the fall, starting when they are 6 months old. Some children 6 months through age 8 may need two doses for best protection. CDC recommends a flu vaccine by the end of October, before the flu spreads in your community. Getting vaccinated later; however, can still be beneficial, and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later. Children 6 months through 8 years getting a flu vaccine for the first time, and those who have only previously gotten one dose of the flu vaccine, should get two doses. The first dose should be given as soon as the vaccine becomes available. If your child previously got two doses of the flu vaccine (at any time), your child only needs one dose of flu vaccine this season.
***Rotavirus: Two available rotavirus vaccines: 1) RotaTeq®️ (RV5) is given in three doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months; 2) Rotarix®️ (RV1) is given in two doses at ages 2 months and 4 months.
****COVID-19 vaccine: The CDC recommends children 6 months to 17 years get a COVID-19 vaccine each year. The recommended vaccine and number of doses depend on age and vaccination history. Please speak with your provider and visit cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html for more guidance and information.
***** Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV): Between birth to 19 months the recommendation depends on mother’s RSV vaccine status and on child’s health status. Speak with your provider to learn more.
De 18 a 39 años
Your health needs can change over time, and preventive care helps you stay on track as life, work, and plans shift.
Annual wellness visits
- Routine physical exam, check blood pressure, assess overall health, and screen for healthy weight.
Vacunas
- Influenza (flu): Annual flu vaccine.
- Varicella (chickenpox): A vaccine for adults born 1980 or later.
- HPV (human papillomavirus): Individuals starting the series between ages 15 to 26 require three doses. Adults 27 to 45: Vaccination is not routinely recommended, but talk with your doctor to see whether it is recommended for you.
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella): Adults ages 19 to 59 should have at least one dose of the vaccine.
- Tdap/Td (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis/tetanus and diphtheria): Adults under age 65 should receive a tetanus vaccine (Tdap or Td) every 10 years.
- COVID-19 vaccine: An annual COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for adults ages 18 to 39. Please speak with your provider for more guidance and information.
Exámenes preventivos
- Cervical cancer: For women aged 21 to 29, a Pap test (cytology) is recommended every 3 years. For women aged 30 to 65, primary hrHPV testing is now preferred and recommended every 5 years.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea: Annually for all sexually active women younger than age 25.
- Cholesterol: Check every 5 years starting at age 20.
- HIV/AIDS: Check between the ages of 15 and 65.
- Hepatitis C: Recommended annually for adults ages 18 to 79.
- Depression: Annual screening recommended. During pregnancy, recommended during the first trimester, third trimester, and at 6 weeks postpartum.
De 40 a 49 años
In your 40s, preventive care becomes more targeted, with screenings and checkups focused on early detection and long-term health planning. This may include screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk, along with continued cancer screenings based on your age and risk factors.
Annual wellness visits
- Examen físico anual de rutina, control de la tensión arterial, evaluación del estado general de salud y control del peso saludable.
Vacunas
- Gripe: Vacuna anual contra la gripe.
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella): Adults ages 19 to 59 should have at least one dose of the vaccine.
- Tdap/Td (tétanos, difteria y tos ferina/tétanos y difteria): Los adultos menores de 65 años deben recibir la vacuna antitetánica (Tdap o Td) cada 10 años.
- COVID-19 vaccine: An annual COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for adults ages 40 to 49. Please speak with your provider for more guidance and information.
Exámenes preventivos
- Cáncer de cuello uterino: Las mujeres de 30 a 65 años deben someterse a una prueba de Papanicolaou cada tres años, o a una prueba de VPH de alto riesgo (hrHPV) cada cinco años, o a una prueba de Papanicolaou con cribado de hrHPV cada cinco años.
- Breast cancer screening: Talk to your provider about options for breast cancer screening. Decide together when to schedule your first mammogram.
- HIV/AIDS: Check between the ages of 15 and 65.
- Colesterol: Revisar cada cinco años.
- Hepatitis C: Recommended annually for adults ages 18 to 79.
- Depression: Annual screening recommended. During pregnancy, recommended during the first trimester, third trimester, and at 6 weeks postpartum.
- Diabetes (Type 2): A1C tests for adults 40 to 70 years who are overweight or obese.
- Colorectal cancer screening: Recommended between the ages of 45 to 75 to get tested regularly. Frequency is best decided by individual risk factors and the doctor’s recommendation.
De 50 a 74 años
After age 50, routine screenings and regular visits become especially important for identifying health concerns early and supporting ongoing wellness. This may include screenings such as colorectal cancer screening, mammograms, bone density tests, and regular checks for blood pressure and cholesterol.
Annual wellness visits
- Examen físico anual de rutina, control de la tensión arterial, evaluación del estado general de salud y debate sobre hábitos saludables.
Vacunas
- Gripe: Vacuna anual contra la gripe.
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella): Adults ages 19 to 59 should have at least one dose of the vaccine.
- Tdap/Td (tétanos, difteria y tos ferina/tétanos y difteria): Los adultos menores de 65 años deben recibir la vacuna antitetánica (Tdap o Td) cada 10 años.
- Zoster (culebrilla): Los adultos a partir de 50 años deben recibir una serie de vacunas de dos dosis.
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia): At least two vaccines, one year apart, beginning at age 65.
- COVID-19 vaccine: An annual COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for adults 50 to 74. Please speak with your provider for more guidance and information.
- RSV vaccine: Recommended for adults ages 60 to 74 with increased risk. Talk to your provider about whether the RSV vaccine is right for you.
Exámenes preventivos
- Prostate cancer: Men should talk to their provider about their risk. Regular screening is not recommended for men who have an average risk.
- Cáncer de cuello de útero: Las mujeres de 30 a 65 años deben someterse a una prueba de Papanicolaou cada tres años, o a un cribado de VPH de alto riesgo (hrHPV) cada cinco años, o a una prueba de Papanicolaou con cribado de hrHPV cada cinco años.
- Cáncer de mama: Se recomienda realizar mamografías a las mujeres cada uno o dos años.
- Osteoporosis screening (DEXA scan): Recommended for women ages 65 and older. Talk to your provider about scheduling a bone density test.
- Densidad ósea: Las mujeres deben empezar a controlarse a los 65 años.
- Colesterol: Revisar cada cinco años.
- Cáncer de colon: Se recomienda el cribado periódico en adultos de 45 a 75 años.
- HIV/AIDS: Check between the ages of 15 and 65.
- Hepatitis C: Recommended annually for adults ages 18 to 79.
- Lung cancer: For adults ages 50 to 80 who are at high risk for lung cancer because they currently smoke or have quit in the past 15 years.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm: For men, ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked. Ask your doctor about getting screened.
- Diabetes (Type 2): A1C tests for adults 40 to 70 years who are overweight or obese.
- Depression: Annual screening recommended.
Quartz Afiliados a Medicare Advantage (HMO) y Dual Eligible: Visite el sitio web de Medicare para consultar la lista completa de cuidados y servicios preventivos cubiertos, como revisiones anuales y exámenes preventivos.
Mayores de 75 años
As you get older, care focuses on staying well, maintaining independence, and supporting quality of life through consistent preventive care.
Annual wellness visits
- Examen físico anual de rutina, control de la tensión arterial, evaluación del estado general de salud y debate sobre hábitos saludables.
Vacunas
- Gripe: Vacuna anual contra la gripe.
- Tdap/Td (tétanos, difteria y tos ferina/tétanos y difteria): Los adultos mayores de 65 años pueden recibir la vacuna antitetánica (Tdap o Td) cada 10 años.
- Zoster (culebrilla): Los adultos a partir de 50 años deben recibir una serie de vacunas de dos dosis.
- COVID-19 vaccine: An annual COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for adults ages 75+. Please speak with your provider for more guidance and information.
- RSV vaccine: Recommended for all adults ages 75+. Talk to your provider about the RSV vaccine.
Exámenes preventivos
- Cáncer de próstata: Hable con su médico sobre su riesgo. No se recomienda un cribado regular a los hombres con un riesgo medio.
- Cáncer de mama: Es posible que la mamografía ya no sea necesaria para las mujeres. Hable con su médico sobre lo que es mejor para usted.
- Colon cancer: Screening for colorectal cancer in adults ages 76 to 85 is an individual decision; consider your overall health and history of prior screening.
- Hepatitis C: Recommended annually for adults ages 18 to 79.
- Cáncer de pulmón: Para adultos de 50 a 80 años con alto riesgo de cáncer de pulmón por ser fumadores empedernidos o haberlo dejado en los últimos 15 años.
- Osteoporosis screening (DEXA scan): Recommended for women ages 65 and older. Talk to your provider about scheduling a bone density test.
- Depression: Annual screening recommended.
Quartz Afiliados a Medicare Advantage (HMO) y Dual Eligible: Visite el sitio web de Medicare para consultar la lista completa de cuidados y servicios preventivos cubiertos, como revisiones anuales y exámenes preventivos.
Recursos adicionales
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