U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines 1996

Table 1. Birth to 10 Years

Leading Causes of Death (U S A All Races)

• Conditions originating in perinatal period
• Congenital anomalies
• Sudden infant death syndrome (S I D S)
• Unintentional injuries (non-vehicular)
• Motor vehicle injuries

Interventions for the General Population of 1–10 Year Olds

SCREENING

• Height and weight
• Blood pressure
• Vision screen (age 3–4 years)
• Hemoglobinopathy screen (birth)
• Phenylalanine level (birth)
• T 4 and/or T S H (birth)
• Lead toxicity (if there is a risk)

COUNSELING

Substance Use
• Effects of Passive Smoking
• Anti-tobacco/drug/alcohol message

Dental Health

• Advice about baby bottle tooth decay
• Fluoride supplements where needed
• Regular visits to dental care provider
• Floss, brush with fluoride toothpaste daily

Diet and Exercise

• Breastfeeding, iron-enriched formula and foods (infants and toddlers)
• Limit fat and cholesterol; maintain caloric balance; emphasize grains, fruits, vegetables (age equal to or greater than 2 years)
• Regular physical activity

IMMUNIZATIONS/ CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS

• Per latest annual C D C recommendations
• Ocular prophylaxis (birth)

Violence/unintentional injury prevention
• *Child abuse/domestic violence
• *Assess for firearms (family and friends)
• *Gang activity
• Child safety car seats (age < 5 years)
• Lap-shoulder belts (age greater than or equal to 5 years)
• Bicycle helmet; avoid bicycling near traffic
• Smoke detector, flame retardant sleepwear
• Hot water heater temperature <120–130 degrees F
• Sun exposure/protective clothing
• Window/stair guards, pool fence
• Safe storage of drugs, toxic substances, firearms, and matches
• Poison control phone number
• CPR training for parents/caretakers