Child and Adolescent Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
was first convened by the U.S. Public Health Service in 1984, and since 1998
has been sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),to
rigorously evaluate clinical research in order to assess the merits of preventive
measures, including screening tests, counseling, immunizations, and preventive
medications. Its recommendations are considered the "gold standard" for
clinical preventive services. Below is an up-to-date list of all current recommendations
for children and adolescents.
Clinical Categories
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disorders (Heart and Vascular Diseases)
Development and Behavior
Infectious Diseases
Injury Prevention
Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Perinatal Care
Vision and Hearing Disorders
Cancer
Cervical Cancer (Pap Smear): Screening (2003)
Skin Cancer: Counseling (2003)
Testicular Cancer: Screening (2004)
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Cardiovascular Disorders (Heart and Vascular Diseases)
Lipid Disorders in Children (Cholesterol Abnormalities, Dyslipidemia): Screening (2007)
High Blood Pressure: Screening (2007)
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Development and Behavior
Speech and Language Delay: Screening (2006)
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Infectious Diseases
Chlamydial Infection: Screening (2007)
Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication (Newborns) (2005)
Gonorrhea: Screening (2005)
Herpes Simplex, Genital: Screening (2005)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening (2005)
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Counseling (2008)
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Injury Prevention
Family Violence: Screening (2004)
Motor Vehicle Occupant Restraints: Counseling (2007)
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Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Alcohol Misuse (Drinking, Risky/Hazardous): Screening and Counseling (2004)
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2009)
Illicit Drug Use: Screening (2008)
Smoking (Tobacco Use): Counseling (Children and Adolescents) (2003)
Suicide Risk: Screening (2004)
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Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Dental Caries in Preschool Children: Screening (2004)
Exercise (Physical Activity): Counseling (2002)
Healthy Diet (Nutrition): Counseling (2003)
Iron Deficiency Anemia (Anemia): Screening (2006)
Lead Levels in Childhood and Pregnancy: Screening (2006)
Overweight in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2005)
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Hip, Developmental Dysplasia: Screening (2006)
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents (Scoliosis): Screening (2004)
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Perinatal Care
Hypothyroidism, Congenital: Screening (2008)
Phenlyketonuria: Screening (2008)
Sickle Cell Disease: Screening (2007)
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Vision and Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss, Newborn: Screening (2008)
Visual Impairment in Children Ages 0-5: Screening (2004)
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