Health Resources
Practical, evidence-based guidance on adult screenings, vaccines and everyday wellness from your primary care team.
Screenings by age
What to get checked, and when
Recommended adult screenings, grouped by decade. Your own plan may differ — Dr. Vijay Katari, MD will tailor it to your history and risk factors.
In your 20s & 30s
- Blood pressure every 1–2 years
- Cholesterol baseline (sooner with risk factors)
- Diabetes screening if overweight or at risk
- Cervical cancer screening (women, from 21)
- Mental-health & lifestyle check-in
In your 40s
- Blood pressure & cholesterol yearly
- Type 2 diabetes screening (USPSTF: 35–70 with overweight)
- Colorectal cancer screening begins at 45
- Breast cancer screening (women — discuss timing)
- Skin & general cancer awareness
In your 50s & 60s
- Colorectal cancer screening (45–75)
- Lung cancer screening if you have a smoking history
- Bone density (women 65+, earlier with risk)
- Shingles & pneumococcal vaccines
- Ongoing BP, cholesterol & diabetes monitoring
65 & beyond
- Annual Medicare Wellness Visit
- Fall-risk and cognitive screening
- Bone-density testing
- Stay current on flu, COVID, RSV & pneumococcal vaccines
- Annual medication review
Vaccines
Staying up to date
Flu
Every year for everyone 6 months and older.
COVID-19
2025–2026 vaccine — recommended especially for adults 65+ and higher-risk.
RSV
Adults 75+, and 60–74 at higher risk.
Tdap / Td
A booster every 10 years.
Shingles (RZV)
Recommended for adults 50 and older.
Pneumococcal
Adults 65+, or younger with certain conditions.
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Medical disclaimer: This website is for general information only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions about a medical condition. In an emergency, call 911.