Summaries of
recommendations on screening tests, immunizations, and counseling
for children/adolescents and adults/older adults by major authorities,
including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Federal health
agencies, national professional organizations, national voluntary
health organizations, and the Canadian Task Force on the Periodic
Health Examination. Instructions for performing the services are
included, along with other information to help implement prevention
in health care settings.
Some resources in the Handbook have changed since publication.
For updated listings, select the Clinician's
Handbook Resources Update (PDF
file, 180 KB).
Children and Adolescents /
Adults/Older Adults
Children and Adolescents
Screening
Anemia
Blood Pressure
Body Measurement
Cholesterol
Depression and Suicide
Hearing
Lead
Newborn Screening
Tuberculosis, Including Prophylaxis and BCG Vaccination
Urinalysis
Vision
Immunization/Prophylaxis
Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Hepatitis B
Measles, Munps, and Rubella
Poliomyelitis
Varicella
Counseling
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Dental and Oral Health
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Safety
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection
Tobacco
Unintended Pregnancy
Violent Behavior and Firearms
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Adults/Older Adults
Screening
Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies
Blood Pressure
Body Measurement
Cancer Detection by Physical Examination
Cholesterol
Cognitive and Functional Impairment
Depression
Fecal Occult Blood
Hearing
Mammography
Papanicolaou Smear
Plasma Glucose
Prostate-Specific Antigen
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection
Sigmoidoscopy
Thyroid Function
Tuberculosis, Including Prophylaxis and BCG Vaccination
Urinalysis
Vision
Immunization/Prophylaxis
Aspirin
Estrogen and Progestin
Hepatitis B
Influenza, Including Childhood Immunization
Pneumococcus, Including Childhood Immunization
Rubella
Tetanus and Diptheria
Counseling
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Dental and Oral Health
Injury and Domestic Violence Prevention
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Polypharmacy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection
Smoking Cessation
Unintended Pregnancy
Osteoporosis
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