Complete annual physicals, in the traditional sense, are no longer insured by OHIP. These have been replaced by the “Periodic Health Exam”, which includes examinations and screening tests tailored to an individual’s age, health and family history. Patients are entitled to have up to one of these appointments per year. These appointments are for preventative care measures. Contact our office if you are overdue for any screening tests or immunizations.
| Disease | Screening Test | Who to Screen | Frequency |
| Cervical Cancer | Pap smear | Women age 25-69 | Every 3 years |
| Breast Cancer | Mammogram | Women age 50-74 | Every 2 years |
| Colorectal Cancer | FIT or Colonoscopy | Anyone age 50-74 | FIT every 2 years or Colonoscopy every 5-10 years |
| Osteoporosis | Bone density | Anyone age 65+ | Every 5 years |
Note: Screening ages and frequencies vary by risk factor
FIT = Fecal Immunochemical Test
| Immunization | Frequency |
| Flu Shot | Yearly |
| Tetanus | Every 10 years in adulthood |
| Pertussis | One time dose in adolescence and adulthood |
| Shingles Vaccine | Recommended over age 50 |
| HPV Vaccine | Females age 9-45, Males age 9-26 |