Preventive Medication |
USPSTF 2016 |
- Recommend initiating low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and colorectal cancer in adults aged 50 to 59 years who have a 10% or greater 10-year CVD risk, are not at increased risk for bleeding, have a life expectancy of at least 10 years, and are willing to take low-dose aspirin daily for at least 10 years.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening |
USPSTF 2016 |
- Recommend screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. The risks and benefits of different screening methods vary.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine |
ACIP 10/2016 |
- 2-dose schedule for boys and girls initiating HPV vaccination series at 9 to 14 years (0.6 – 12 months);
3-dose schedule for persons initiating HPV vaccination series at older ages (15 – 26 years);
3-dose schedule for immunocompromised persons
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Latent Tuberculosis Infection Screening |
USPSTF 2016 |
- Recommend screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in asymptomatic populations at increased risk for infection.
Categories of persons at high risk for developing TB: 1) Persons who have been recently infected with TB bacteria, and 2) Persons with medical conditions that weaken the immune system
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Syphilis Infection Screening in Non-pregnant Adults and Adolescents |
USPSTF 2016 |
- Recommend screening for syphilis infection in asymptomatic, non-pregnant adults and adolescents who are at increased risk for infection.
Persons at increased risk for infection include: 1) Men who have sex with men, 2) Persons who have HIV infection, 3) Persons with multiple or anonymous partners, and 4) Persons in correctional facilities.
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