Monday, March 25, 2013

Preventive Services for Children

 
 
COVERED PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
 
 
  • Alcohol and Drug Use assessments for adolescents
  • Autism screening for children at 18 and 24 months
  • Behavioral assessments for children of all ages
  • Blood Pressure screening for children
  • Cervical Dysplasia screening for sexually active females
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism screening for newborns
  • Depression screening for adolescents
  • Developmental screening for children under age 3, and surveillance throughout  childhood
  • Dyslipidemia screening for children at higher risk of lipid disorders
  • Fluoride Chemo prevention supplements for children without fluoride in their water source
  • Gonorrhea preventive medication for the eyes of all newborns
  • Hearing screening for all newborns
  • Height, Weight and Body Mass Index measurements for children
  • Hematocrit or Hemoglobin screening for children
  • Hemoglobinopathies or sickle cell screening for newborns
  • HIV screening for adolescents at higher risk
  • Immunization vaccines for children from birth to age 18-doses, recommended ages and recommended populations vary: 

  • Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
  • Heemophilus influenzae type b
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Human Papillomavirus
  • Inactivated Poiliovirus
  • Influenza (Flu Shot)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Menigococcal
  • Pneumococcal
  • Rota virus
  • Varicella
Learn more about immunizations and see the latest vaccine schedules.
  • Iron supplements for children ages 6 to 12 months at risk for anemia
  • Lead screening for children at risk of exposure
  • Medical History for all children throughout development
  • Obesity screening and counseling
  • Oral Health risk assessment for young children
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening for genetic disorder in newborns
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling and screening for adolescents at higher risk
  • Tuberculin testing for children at higher risk of tuberculosis
  • Vision screening for all children