Screening
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Who needs it
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How often
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Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections
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All people with a uterus in this age group who have sex
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Once a year
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High lead level
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Children age 6 and younger
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Questions to learn risk, or blood tests, may be done once a year
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HIV
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Children in this group who are ages 15 to 18. Talk with your child’s healthcare provider.
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At routine exams at age 15 or older (or younger if at risk)
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Obesity
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Assessment of risk for all children in this age group
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At routine exams
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Tooth decay and other dental problems
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All children in this age group
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Dental exams every 6 months. Fluoride supplements from age 6 months to 16 years for those with low fluoride levels in their water. Fluoride varnish should be applied every 3 to 6 months. Fluoride rinses may be used in children age 6 years or older, if they are able to rinse and spit.
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Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
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Children ages 10 or older who are overweight or obese and have 1 or more other risk factors for diabetes
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At least every 3 years or more often if BMI is increasing
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Blood pressure
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All children 3 years of age and older
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Annual well-child visit
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Vision and hearing problems
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All children in this age group
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Screening 1 time between ages 3 and 5 years. After that, every 3 years.
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Anemia
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Children age 12 months and older
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1 time at about 12 months old, then repeated as needed based on risk
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