Preventive care recommendations

If you only go to the doctor when you’re sick, you might be missing out on important preventive care that helps you stay healthy over the long term. Plus, you often won’t pay anything when you get preventive care in network. That makes preventive care both a great deal today and a gift to your future self tomorrow.

Find your preventive care guidelines

Select your age to get started:

Preventive care for children 0-17 years old
Preventive care for adults 18 years old and older

You can also find out how to get preventive care or learn more about preventive care.

Preventive care for children 0-17 years old

Remember: It’s always a good idea to talk with your doctor or clinician about what care is best for you, based on personal and family history. If you missed any vaccines or screenings, your doctor or clinician can help you catch up.

Birth – 1 month

2 months

4 months

6 months

DTaP vaccine – third dose

Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine

(if necessary)

Depending on the vaccine manufacturer, your child may not need this dose. Talk with your doctor or clinician for more information.

Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) – third dose

Rotavirus vaccine dose

(if necessary)

Depending on the vaccine manufacturer, your child may not need this dose. Talk with your doctor or clinician for more information.

(annually)

Children who are 6 months to 10 years old should receive two doses of the annual flu vaccine the first year they get it, and one dose each year after that.

Hepatitis B vaccine – final dose between 6 and 18 months old

Polio vaccine – third dose between 6 and 18 months old

12 months – 15 months

Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine – final dose

Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) – final dose

Combined MMRV vaccine – first dose

(annually)

Children who are 6 months to 10 years old should receive two doses of the annual flu vaccine the first year they get it, and one dose each year after that.

Hepatitis B vaccine – final dose between 6 and 18 months old

Polio vaccine – third dose between 6 and 18 months old

Hepatitis A vaccine – two doses, six months apart, between 12 months and 2 years old

15 months – 18 months

DTaP vaccine – fourth dose

(annually)

Children who are 6 months to 10 years old should receive two doses of the annual flu vaccine the first year they get it, and one dose each year after that.

Hepatitis B vaccine – final dose between 6 and 18 months old

Polio vaccine – third dose between 6 and 18 months old

Hepatitis A vaccine – two doses, six months apart, between 12 months and 2 years old

18 months – 3 years

4 – 6 years

7 – 10 years

11 – 12 years

13 – 14 years

15 – 17 years

Preventive care for adults 18 years old and older

Remember: It’s always a good idea to talk with your doctor about what care is best for you, based on personal and family history. If you missed any vaccines or screenings, your doctor or clinician can help you catch up.

18 – 20 years

21 – 24 years

25 – 29 years

30 – 44 years

45 – 49 years

Annual flu vaccine

Regular HIV screening

Combined pap test and HPV test for women, every five years

Regular colorectal cancer screening

Chlamydia screening , as determined by your doctor

Blood pressure screening , as determined by your doctor

Alcohol use screening for people who drink

Tobacco use screening for people who smoke, vape or chew

Depression screening

Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) annually

50 – 64 years

Annual flu vaccine

Shingles vaccine – two-dose series

Regular HIV screening

Combined pap test and HPV test for women, every five years

Mammogram for women, every one to two years

Regular colorectal cancer screening

Chlamydia screening , as determined by your doctor

Blood pressure screening , as determined by your doctor

Alcohol use screening for people who drink

Tobacco use screening for people who smoke, vape or chew

Depression screening

Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) annually

65 – 74 years

Annual flu vaccine

Shingles vaccine – two-dose series (if not previously received)

Pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV23) , as determined by your doctor

Regular pap tests and HPV tests for women can stop at age 65-70 if adequate screenings were completed in the previous 10 years

Mammogram for women, every one to two years

Regular colorectal cancer screening

Chlamydia screening , as determined by your doctor

Blood pressure screening , as determined by your doctor

Alcohol use screening for people who drink

Tobacco use screening for people who smoke, vape or chew

Depression screening

Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) annually

75+ years

Annual flu vaccine

Shingles vaccine – two-dose series (if not previously received)

Pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV23) , as determined by your doctor

Chlamydia screening , as determined by your doctor

Blood pressure screening , as determined by your doctor

Alcohol use screening for people who drink

Tobacco use screening for people who smoke, vape or chew

Depression screening

Record height, weight and body mass index (BMI) annually

How to get preventive care

Ready to take the next step? Here are some ways to connect with a care provider so you can get the right preventive care for you. (And don’t forget: In-network preventive care is typically 100% covered.)

Your first stop for preventive care will usually be a doctor or clinician who works in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine or a similar specialty. If you see a health professional regularly, ask about preventive care at your next visit. Don’t see someone regularly? Don’t worry – covered providers are available nearby.

If you're an adult in eastern Minnesota or western Wisconsin, we’ve created the first-ever Hybrid Preventive Care option that lets you start your experience online, receive a personalized Preventive Care Plan and connect to in-person care. After you complete your assessment, we’ll help you schedule appointments for labs, cancer screenings and vaccinations.

Not sure where to start? We’re here to make things easier. Our Member Services team can answer questions about your preventive care benefits, help you get in touch with a covered provider near you and much more.

Sign in to your preventive care hub, download our preventive care recommendations (PDF) or browse our blog:

Additional information

Preventive services are based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

The screenings and immunizations listed on this webpage are routinely recommended. Talk with your doctor or clinician about what care is best for you, based on your personal and family history.

Preventive services are usually covered 100% – this means you may pay nothing for these services when you’re seen at a clinic in your plan’s network. However, the information on this webpage is not an authorization for coverage. In addition, if at a preventive care visit you receive non-preventive services (like care for pre-existing conditions, family health history or current symptoms), you may be billed for those services. If you have questions about your plan’s coverage, check your plan documents or contact Member Services for more help.

Your risk for some diseases is based on your sex assigned at birth, which we understand may not be the same as your gender identity. We encourage talking with your doctor or clinician about recommended preventive services if you’re transgender or intersex.