Men’s Health Exams

Men have unique health needs and risk factors. That’s why it’s important to have regular health exams and screenings at every stage of your life. The following guidelines were developed by specialists at Scripps for men in good health. Talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you have. He or she will explain common health concerns for men, risk factors and the steps you can take to prevent or reduce the incidence of many conditions.

Physical exams

Exams	Ages 19-49	Ages 50-64
Periodic exam	every 4 years	every 2 years
Blood pressure	every 2 years	every 2 years
Testes self-exam	weekly	weekly
Skin self-exam	weekly	weekly

Lab Tests

Test	Ages 19-49	Ages 50-64
Lipoprotein profile	every 5 years	every 5 years
Fecal blood	annually	annually
Flexible sigmoidoscopy	every 3-5 years	every 3-5 years
PSA blood test	Ask your doctor	Ask your doctor

Immunizations

Tetanus booster	every 10 years
Flu vaccine	annually
Pneumococcal vaccine	once for most men

For more information on finding a doctor or health screenings, call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777).