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Child and Adolescent Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was first convened by the U.S. Public Health Service 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 (2012)
Testicular Cancer: Screening (2011)
Cardiovascular Disorders (Heart and Vascular Diseases)
Lipid Disorders in Children (Cholesterol Abnormalities, Dyslipidemia): Screening (2007)
High Blood Pressure: Screening (2003)
Development and Behavior
Speech and Language Delay: Screening (2006)
Infectious Diseases
Chlamydial Infection: Screening (2007)
Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication (2011)
Herpes Simplex, Genital: Screening (2005)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening (2005)
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Counseling (2008)
Injury Prevention
Family Violence: Screening (2004)
Motor Vehicle Occupant Restraints: Counseling (2007)
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)
Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Dental Caries in Preschool Children: Screening (2004)
Exercise (Physical Activity): Counseling (2002)
Healthy Diet (Nutrition): Counseling (2003)
Hyperbilirubinemia in Infants: Screening (2009)
Iron Deficiency Anemia (Anemia): Screening (2006)
Lead Levels in Childhood and Pregnancy: Screening (2006)
Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2010)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Hip, Developmental Dysphasia: Screening (2006)
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents: Screening (2004)
Perinatal Care
Hypothyroidism, Congenital: Screening (2008)
Phenylketonuria: Screening (2008)
Sickle Cell Disease: Screening (2007)
Vision and Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss, Newborn: Screening (2008)
Visual Impairment in Children Ages 1-5: Screening (2011)
Current as of May 2012
Internet Citation:
Child and Adolescent Recommendations. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/tfchildcat.htm
