This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on health maintenance and counseling and related issues, including dietary and nutrition guidelines, health maintenance in children, lifestyle counseling, and physical activity. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
Note: See separate topic collection on Nutrition.
Note: See the Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule of Recommendations from the USPSTF.
Overview
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07/01/2019
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Physical Activity: Updated Recommendations from HHS
[Practice Guidelines]
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12/15/2018
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Counseling Patients in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Strategies
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06/01/2018
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Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines
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02/01/2014
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The Impact of Personalized Risk Communication on Screening Decisions
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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09/15/2012
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The Spiritual Assessment
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08/01/2011
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Updated Dietary Guidelines from the USDA and HHS
[Practice Guidelines]
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Children and Adolescents
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10/15/2019
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Screening for Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children and Pregnant Women: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
new
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10/15/2019
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Toilet Training: Common Questions and Answers
new
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08/15/2019
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Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, Screening, and Immunizations
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08/15/2019
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Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part II. Counseling Recommendations
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07/15/2019
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Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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07/01/2019
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Lead Poisoning in Children
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04/15/2019
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Child Passenger Safety: AAP Updates Best Practice Recommendations
[Practice Guidelines]
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12/15/2018
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School Absenteeism in Children and Adolescents
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09/15/2018
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Well-Child Visits for Infants and Young Children
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05/15/2018
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General Parenting Strategies: Practical Suggestions for Common Child Behavior Issues
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02/01/2018
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Childhood Bullying: Implications for Physicians
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12/15/2017
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Preventive Pediatric Health Care: Updated Recommendations from the AAP
[Practice Guidelines]
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07/01/2017
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Developmental Delay: When and How to Screen
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08/15/2016
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AAP Updates Recommendations for Routine Preventive Pediatric Health Care
[Practice Guidelines]
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05/01/2016
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Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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05/01/2016
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Fluoride Varnish for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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11/15/2015
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Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Five Years and Younger
[Putting Prevention into Practice]
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08/15/2015
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Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Aged 5 Years or Younger: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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08/15/2015
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Counseling on Early Childhood Concerns: Sleep Issues, Thumb-Sucking, Picky Eating, School Readiness, and Oral Health
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03/01/2015
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Primary Care Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Illicit Drug and Nonmedical Pharmaceutical Use in Children and Adolescents: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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04/01/2013
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Prevention of Unintentional Childhood Injury
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12/15/2012
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Adolescent Health Screening and Counseling
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04/01/2012
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AAP Releases Clinical Report on the Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families
[Practice Guidelines]
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05/15/2011
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Speech and Language Delay in Children
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08/01/2005
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Child Safety Seat Counseling: Three Keys to Safety
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Adults
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12/01/2019
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General Health Checks in Adults for Reducing Disease-Related Morbidity and Mortality
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
new
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05/15/2019
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Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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05/15/2019
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Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
[Putting Prevention into Practice]
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12/15/2018
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The Adult Well-Male Examination
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11/15/2017
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Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults Without Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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08/15/2017
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Screening for Gynecologic Conditions with Pelvic Examination: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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08/15/2017
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Screening for Gynecologic Conditions with Pelvic Examination
[Putting Prevention into Practice]
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05/01/2017
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Health Maintenance in Postmenopausal Women
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05/01/2015
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Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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11/01/2013
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Care of the College Student
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06/15/2013
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Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults
[Putting Prevention into Practice]
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02/15/2014
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Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease: Recommendation Statement
[U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
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01/01/2013
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Health Maintenance in Women
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07/15/2008
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Geriatric Screening and Preventive Care
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04/15/2008
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Physical Activity Counseling
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01/15/2006
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Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
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05/15/2004
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Routine Screening for Depression, Alcohol Problems, and Domestic Violence
[Point-of-Care Guides]
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Editorials and Letters
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05/15/2019
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What Evidence Do We Need Before Recommending Routine Screening for Social Determinants of Health?
[Editorials]
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04/15/2019
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Social Determinants of Health: Family Physicians’ Leadership Role
[Editorials]
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08/01/2018
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Food Insecurity: How You Can Help Your Patients
[Editorials]
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06/01/2017
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Acting on Social Determinants of Health: A Primer for Family Physicians
[Editorials]
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08/15/2016
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Increased Alignment in Preventive Services Recommendations for Children
[Editorials]
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05/01/2016
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Introducing a One-Page Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule: USPSTF Recommendations at a Glance
[Editorials]
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08/01/2015
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Fluoride: The Family Physician's Role
[Editorials]
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03/15/2015
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What to Do at Well-Child Visits: The AAFP’s Perspective
[Editorials]
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11/01/2014
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Primary Care Physicians' Role in Counseling About Gun Safety
[Editorials]
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04/01/2013
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New Recommendations on Motor Vehicle Safety for Child Passengers
[Editorials]
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01/01/2013
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The Annual Pelvic Examination: Preventive Time Not Well Spent
[Editorials]
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05/15/2012
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Do Electronic Health Records Improve Processes and Outcomes of Preventive Care?
[Editorials]
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03/15/2011
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Improving the Delivery of Preventive Services to Children
[Editorials]
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01/01/2005
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Personalizing Prevention: The U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative
[Editorials]
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Improving Practice
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From FPM
AAFP's Peer-Reviewed Practice Improvement Journal
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03/01/2019
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Medicare Wellness Visits: Reassessing Their Value to Your Patients and Your Practice
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03/01/2018
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Encouraging Health Behavior Change: Eight Evidence-Based Strategies
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11/01/2017
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Getting Paid for Screening and Assessment Services
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03/01/2017
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Managing Behavioral Health Issues in Primary Care: Six Five-Minute Tools
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09/01/2016
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Using Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Weight
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05/01/2011
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Encouraging Patients to Change Unhealthy Behaviors With Motivational Interviewing
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05/01/2011
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An Organized Approach to Chronic Disease Care
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01/01/2011
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What You Need to Know About the Medicare Preventive Services Expansion
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01/01/2011
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Integrating a Behavioral Health Specialist Into Your Practice
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01/01/2008
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Preventive Medicine: Giving Patients the Hard Sell
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10/01/2006
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Sports Physicals: A Coding Conundrum
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04/01/2006
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Same-Day E/M Services: What to Do When a Health Plan Won't Pay
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10/01/2004
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Understanding When to Use Modifier -25
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07/01/2003
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Encounter Forms for Better Preventive Visits
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Patient Education, Self-Care
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10/15/2019
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Toilet Training
new
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07/01/2019
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Lead Poisoning in Children
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12/15/2018
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School Absences: What You Should Know
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06/01/2018
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Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices
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05/15/2018
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General Parenting Tips
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05/15/2018
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A Parent's Guide to Using Time Out
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04/01/2013
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Preventing Injuries: How Can I Keep My Child Safe?
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01/01/2013
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Staying Healthy: Recommendations for Women
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05/15/2012
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What Men Should Know About Staying Healthy
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05/15/2011
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Speech Delay in Children
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From FamilyDoctor.org
AAFP's Patient Information Resource
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Prevention & Wellness
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Other AFP Content
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11/15/2007
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Behavioral Change Counseling in the Medical Home
[Graham Center Policy One-Pagers]
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01/01/2006
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Physicians Who Do Not Follow Screening Guidelines
[Curbside Consultation]
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06/01/2004
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Counseling Patients on Mass Media and Health
[Medicine and Society]
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Collection
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Putting Prevention Into Practice Collection
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