Exam and Immunization Schedule
Annual Physical Examination
Dr. Martin recommends that his patients have
Every 5 years. May be done if a patient
has a respiratory complaint, or a positive TB skin test
Every year for women over 40. Occasionally every six months
for previous abnormal mammograms
Every year for men 40 years and older
Every three years for patients 40 years and older
Every 3-6 months for patients on cholesterol-lowering medication,
or at patient's regularly scheduled physical
At patient's regularly scheduled physical
For an explanation of the laboratory tests performed in
IMMUNIZATIONS SCHEDULE:
TB Skin test: Every 2 years
Tetanus Toxoid: Every 7 years
Flu Vaccine: Every 6 months
Hepatitis A: Series of two shots, recommended every 6 years
Hepatitis B: Series of three shots. If negative antibodies found after
third shot, a second series is recommended
Pneumonia Vaccine: Every 5 years.
