Health Checkup Also called: Annual checkup, Annual physical examination, Routine physical examination Summary Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. Which exams and screenings you need depends on your age, health and family history, and lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke. To make the most of your next check-up, here are some things to do before you go: Review your family health history Find out if you are due for any general screenings or vaccinations Write down a list of issues and questions to take with you Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Find an Expert Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HRSA: Find a Health Center Health Resources and Services Administration KidsHealth Nemours Foundation Related Issues Check-Up Checklist: Things to Do Before Your Next Check-Up Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immunization Schedules for Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MedlinePlus: Talking With Your Doctor National Library of Medicine Children Going to the Doctor Nemours Foundation MedlinePlus: Baby Health Checkup National Library of Medicine Your Child’s Checkups Nemours Foundation Array Health screening – men – age 18 – 39 Health screening – men – age 40 – 64 Health screening – men – over 65 Physical exam frequency Well-child visits Teenagers Medical Care and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old Nemours Foundation Women MedlinePlus: Women’s Health Checkup National Library of Medicine Men Men: Stay Healthy at 50+ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Seniors Preventive Visit and Yearly Wellness Exams Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Journal Articles Health Checkup Health Check Tools Question Builder: Be Prepared for Your Next Medical Appointment Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Your Health Priorities Tool Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Start Here Regular Check-Ups Are Important Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
