Prevention Guidelines for Men 65+
Screening tests and vaccines are an important part of managing your health. A screening test is done to find diseases in people who don't have any symptoms. The goal is to find a disease early so lifestyle changes and checkups can reduce the risk of disease. Or the goal may be to find it early to treat it most effectively. Screening tests are not used to diagnose a disease. But they are used to see if more testing is needed. Health counseling is important, too. Below are guidelines for these, for men ages 65 and older. Talk with your healthcare provider to make sure you’re up to date on what you need.
*From the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guideline
**There may be exceptions. Talk with your healthcare provider.
***National Comprehensive Cancer Network
If the test is positive, a colonoscopy should be done.
The multiple stool take-home test should be used. One test done by the healthcare provider in the office is not enough for testing. A colonoscopy should be done if the test is positive.
1 From the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, except Hepatitis C from CDC
Vaccine schedule from the CDC
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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