Menstuff® presents information on Health Screenings, Immunizations, and Counseling.
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18-75 years |
Blood pressure |
Periodically |
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18-75 years |
Height and weight |
Periodically |
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18-75 years |
Dental |
Periodically |
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18-75 years |
Alcohol use |
Periodically |
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35-65 years |
Cholesterol |
Every 5 years |
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50-75 years |
Sigmoidoscopy |
Every 5-10 years |
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50-75 years |
Fecal occult blood |
Yearly |
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65-75 years |
Vision |
Periodically |
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65-75 years |
Hearing |
Periodically |
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* Upper age limits should be determined on a case-by-case basis. |
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18-75 years |
Tetanus-diphtheria |
Every 10 years |
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18-75 years |
1 Varicella (chickenpox) |
Once (2 doses) for men who have not had chickenpox |
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65-75 years |
Pneumoccoccal |
Once in a lifetime |
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65-75 years |
Influenza (flu) |
Yearly |
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Your health care provider should take time to discuss the following topics with you: |
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Prostate cancer |
Periodically |
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Smoking cessation |
Periodically |
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Drug and alcohol use |
Periodically |
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Sexually transmitted diseases and HIV |
Periodically |
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Family planning |
Periodically |
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Domestic violence |
Periodically |
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Unintentional injuries |
Periodically |
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Seat belt use |
Periodically |
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Nutrition |
Periodically |
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Physical activity |
Periodically |
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Polypharmacy |
Periodically |
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Fall prevention |
Periodically |
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