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Since it is recognized that it is impossible to foresee all possible clinical
situations, Molina recommends that clinical judgment be applied, and that the
treatment provided to members deviate from the guidelines when individual
patient considerations dictate. As with all clinical reference resources, they
reflect the best understanding of the science of medicine at the time of
publication, but they should be used with the clear understanding that
continued research may result in new knowledge and recommendations. We
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| Guidelines are based on U.S. Preventive Services
Task Force Recommendations (2003), American Academy of Pediatrics (2005),
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule United States, 2005,
Academy of Pediatrics Periodicity Schedule March 2000, Recommended Adult
Immunization Schedule by Age Group and Medical Conditions United States
2004-2005, AAFP Summary of Policy Recommendations for Periodic Health
Examinations Rev. 5.6 August 2004, Guidelines for Perinatal Care, American
College of Obstetricians, 4th Edition (1997). |
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Immunization Practices (ACIP) (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/default.htm) ,
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (http://www.aap.org)
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the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) (www.aafp.org)
and CDC National Center for HIV/STD/TB Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/) |
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