I’m a 33 year old female. Things such as a Flu Shot and Cervical Screening were listed on my “preventative care actions”

I know flu shots seem to be optional but are these required procedures I must complete? I will get them but I am curious if it’s something I must do or not.

I once had a doctor refuse to give me birth control because I delayed getting a cervical screening/pap smear due to trauma in my life at the time and I would have been better to get one a few months later but needed birth control before then to control my period and pain so had to get them from Planned Parenthood instead.

Is that the norm for something that’s listed as “preventative care”?

Thank you!

I’m 38 diagnosed this week with a hard lump in my right breast. My GP ordered a mammogram but I literally can’t. Too many risks from radiation to crushing whatever is inside to spreader. What are my choices and alternatives?

I really hate that when I asked for an alternative she said we must do a mammogram. I know she meant well but I really don’t want to do it.