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Sexually Transmitted Disease

Sexually Transmitted Disease

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contact. Teens face many health issues including sexually transmitted diseases. Read more on precautionary measures to help reduce the risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease and common treatments.

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Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that's usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2), ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
STDs

Sometimes it's difficult to see your child as anything but that: a child. Yet, in many ways, teens today are growing up ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation

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New Vaccine for Preteen/Teen Girls

Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Teens and HIV/AIDS

Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Talking To Teens About Safe Sex: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Talking to Kids About AIDS

Source: North Dakota State University Extension Service

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