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Immunization & Health Screening Guidelines
Immunizations and health screenings are for people of all ages. From newborns to senior citizens, timely preventive care is one of the most important ways to protect yourself from serious diseases and medical complications.
For Children
Immunizations
Make sure your child receives all shots recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Talk to your child's doctor on the next visit.
- Create a personalized schedule - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- By age 2: Toddler Immunization Schedule (PDF 49kb)
- By age 12: Teen Immunization Schedule (PDF 52kb)
Health Screening
- Children's Preventive Guidelines (PDF 32kb)
For Adults
These recommendations for average-risk adults are based on national guidelines. Talk to your doctor about guidelines that are right for you.
- Adult Immunization & Screening Guidelines (PDF 83kb)
- Prenatal Care Preventive Guidelines (PDF 24kb)
- Traveler's Immunization Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Providence Health & Fitness offers various health screening services in the Portland-metro area. Select "Screening & Testing."
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Cold and Flu
Information about cold and flu prevention from Providence Health Plan's GoodHealth News article.