Preventive Care Quiz: Can You Pass U.S. Guidelines?

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In American healthcare, “prevention is better than cure” isn’t just a saying it’s a system. From childhood vaccines to cancer screenings, annual checkups, and lifestyle advice, preventive care has been at the core of reducing disease and extending lifespans in the U.S. This quiz will see if you know the national recommendations that guide millions of Americans: when to get vaccinated, how often to test, and what habits truly make a difference in long-term health.

Which vaccine is recommended for adults aged 50 and above to prevent shingles?

  • HPV vaccine

  • Shingrix

  • Hepatitis B vaccine

  • MMR

At what age should women generally begin regular mammogram screening in the U.S.?

  • 30

  • 40

  • 50

  • 60

Blood pressure screening should be done?

  • Once every 5 years

  • Only after age 40

  • At least once every 1–2 years

  • Only if symptomatic

Which lifestyle habit is considered the single most preventable cause of disease in the U.S.?

  • Alcohol use

  • Lack of exercise

  • Smoking

  • Poor diet

How often should adults typically have a cholesterol test?

  • Every year

  • Every 4–6 years

  • Only after age 50

  • Never, unless family history

Colon cancer screening is recommended to start at what age for average-risk adults?

  • 35

  • 40

  • 45

  • 50

Which vaccine is recommended for adults to prevent severe pneumonia?

  • Pneumococcal vaccine

  • Varicella

  • Polio vaccine

  • Rotavirus

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for diabetes starting at what age in overweight adults?

  • 25

  • 35

  • 45

  • 55

How often should adults typically get a flu shot in the U.S.?

  • Every 2 years

  • Every year

  • Every 5 years

  • Only after age 50

The HPV vaccine is most effective when given at what age range?

  • 9–12 years

  • 20–25 years

  • 30–35 years

  • 40+ years

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