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| Screenings |
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Frequency/Age |
| Blood pressure, height and weight |
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Annually |
| Hemoglobin/hematocrit |
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Every two years |
| PPD/high risk patients |
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Every two years |
| Evaluate sexual activity, |
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| test for sexually transmitted diseases including chlamydia |
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Annually |
| Total cholesterol and HDL |
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Every two years |
| Pap test, sexually active women |
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Annually |
| Urinalysis; first morning specimen |
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Every two years |
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| Vaccines |
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Frequency/Age |
| Discuss immunization schedule with your physician. |
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| Hepatitis B |
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Check if series complete. |
| Varicella; evaluate status, |
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| immunize if indicated |
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Two doses, 4 weeks apart |
| Influenza |
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Annually |
| Pneumococcal (PPV-23) |
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High-risk patients |
| Td (Tetanus/Diphteria) |
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14 years, booster every 10 years |
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| Advice |
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- Evaluate school performance
- Educate on sexual maturation process, puberty and development
- Counsel about HIV and sexually transmitted diseases/condom use/contraception
- Teenage girls and women should take folic acid and vitamins if sexually active, prior to pregnancy
- Emphasize accident prevention
- Stress importance of seat belt use
- Counsel on use of protective gear for bicycles, skates, motorcycles, scooters and other
- Avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Maintain a smoke-free environment and avoid second-hand smoke; quit or don't start smoking
- Promote regular exercise (at least three times per week)
- Maintain a healthy diet low in fat, cholesterol and salt, and rich in fruits and vegetables (five portions per day), include breads, rice, beans, cereal and pasta, low-fat milk and cheese products, and fish (two servings per week).
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