Guidelines for Preventive Medical Services
Staying on top of preventive care is one of the best ways to protect your health. At Olmsted Medical Center (OMC), our care team helps you stay well through regular screenings, vaccinations, and health assessments—tailored to your age, lifestyle, and personal risk factors.
Guidelines for Vaccinations (CDC)
Adult Preventive Care Recommendations
| Category |
Screening/Vaccine |
Age/Guidance |
| Cancer Screenings |
Breast (Mammogram) |
Ages 40–74+, every 1–2 years |
| Cervical (Pap smear) |
Ages 21–29: every 3 years
Ages 30–65: every 5 years |
| Colon |
Ages 45–75, screening options vary |
| Lung (CT scan) |
Ages 50–80 with smoking history |
| Prostate (PSA test) |
Ages 50–70, discuss with provider |
| Skin |
Regular self-exams and clinical checks |
| Disease Risk Assessments |
Cardiovascular Health |
Regular checks |
| Cholesterol |
Every 4–6 years |
| Diabetes |
Every 3 years (ages 40–70, if overweight/obese) |
| Hypertension |
Regular checks |
| Obesity |
BMI checks |
| Osteoporosis (Bone Density) |
Women age 65+ |
| Sexual Health |
Routine STI screenings |
| Tobacco Use |
Routine screening and cessation support |
| Substance Use |
Routine screenings |
| Urinary Incontinence |
Routine checks, especially for women |
| Vaccinations |
COVID-19 |
Follow CDC guidelines |
| Hepatitis B |
At-risk adults |
| HPV |
Ages 9–26 (up to 45 with provider consultation) |
| Influenza |
Annually |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) |
One dose if no immunity |
| Meningitis |
At-risk groups (e.g., college students, military) |
| Pneumonia |
Ages 50+ or younger if at risk |
| Shingles |
Ages 50+ |
| Tetanus |
Every 10 years |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) |
Two doses if no immunity |
