Center for Young Women's Health

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Transitioning to Adult Health Care

As you get older your health care needs will change. Your teen years are a good time to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about whether you need to […]

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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects the liver. There’s a very effective vaccine that prevents HBV infection. The vaccine is usually given to babies, but some teens, especially those born outside […]

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Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)

Vaginal infections happen to women of all ages, regardless of whether they have had sex. Most women have a vaginal infection at least one time during their lives. Vaginal infections […]

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Scabies

Scabies is an infestation caused by a mite that burrows into the skin. When the mite burrows in the skin to lay its eggs, it causes an itchy rash. Who gets […]

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): General Information

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Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for […]

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