The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. Data provided is based on the current recommendations of the USPSTF and can be searched by specific patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and selected behavioral risk factors.
When using this tool please read the specific recommendation to determine if the preventive service is appropriate. This tool is not meant to replace clinical judgment and individualized patient care.
