Table 1 National recommendations for screening tests and immunizations
From: The delivery of evidence-based preventive care for older Americans with arthritis
Agency | Screening or immunization | Interval for repeat testing |
|---|---|---|
CDC | Influenza vaccine for adults age 65 and older | one dose every year in the fall or winter |
CDC | Pneumococcal polysaccharide for adults age 65 and older | • one dose if unvaccinated • one-time revaccination at least five years after first dose if given prior to age 65 |
USPTF | Lipid screening for men age 35 and older | Every five years; less or more often if warranted |
USPTF | Lipid screening for women age 45 and older if at increased risk for heart disease | Every five years; less or more often if warranted |
USPTF | Breast cancer screening for women age 40 and older | Every one to two years |
USPTF | Colorectal cancer screening for adults age 50 to 75 years old | • Annual screening with high-sensitivity FOBT • Sigmoidoscopy every five years, with high-sensitivity FOBT every three years • Screening colonoscopy every 10 years |
USPTF | BMD testing - all women age 65 and older | No specific interval recommended |
NOF | BMD testing - women age 65 and older, and men age 70 and older | Every two years or more often if warranted |