What preventative service is recommended for a 60-year-old nonsmoker with no significant medical history?

The recommended preventative service for a 60-year-old nonsmoker with no significant medical history is the Hepatitis C antibody screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) advises that adults born between 1945 and 1965 be screened for Hepatitis C, regardless of risk factors, due to the high prevalence of the disease in this cohort. This recommendation is particularly crucial because many individuals may be asymptomatic while contributing to the disease's spread and potentially facing serious liver-related complications if undiagnosed.

Although other vaccinations and screenings may be important, they may not be as urgently indicated or universally recommended for a specific demographic like the Hepatitis C screening in this case. For instance, while the Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is important for certain populations, it is generally recommended primarily for older adults with specific risk factors or conditions. The live attenuated zoster vaccine is typically recommended for individuals aged 50 and older to prevent shingles, but it is not as universally prioritized as Hepatitis C screening in this age group. Lastly, the ultrasound of the abdominal aorta is usually recommended for men aged 65 to 75 who have ever smoked; therefore, it would not apply here as we are considering