COVID19 resources – Center for Young Women's Health

Hey! I was wondering, could the third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine make Plan B less effective?

Updated 19 August 2022 under Ask Us.

Great question, thanks for asking! Over the last year and a half, we have learned a lot about the COVID-19 vaccines created by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna. Every […]

I really want to go out on a date with my crush, but I can’t because of COVID. Can you help me?

Updated 5 March 2021 under Ask Us.

Life during a pandemic isn’t easy, for anyone, no matter if you’re young or old. Life right now is downright hard. Activities we all enjoyed before the pandemic, like going […]

I’m a homeschooler, and things at home are getting rough. I’m stressed all the time, but I don’t feel like I can tell my parents. I don’t have outside resources. How do I get counseling without them knowing?

Updated 15 July 2020 under Ask Us.

We are sorry to hear things have been difficult at home. With COVID-19 precautions, so many young people are feeling stuck at home and many are struggling with challenging family […]

How am I supposed to cope? How do I live with this now and for the rest of my life? I’m a senior and this week should have been my last week of school. No goodbyes. No graduation. No senior baseball season. No senior play. No senior prom. Nothing.

Updated 26 May 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for writing in – you are giving voice to what so many seniors are feeling right now. This is not the senior year anyone expected or planned for. […]

I live in rural Illinois and I’m worried about the coronavirus. What is being done to help get rid of it and could I die from it?

Updated 1 May 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for sending the question. Lots of other teens have asked the same questions. Our world is going through challenging and uncertain times right now. It’s been over 100 years […]

Afrontar la cuarentena durante el COVID-19

Updated 2 April 2020 under Guías de la Salud.

¿Cuál es el objetivo de la cuarentena? El objetivo principal de la cuarentena es reducir la propagación de la infección limitando el movimiento del público en general y manteniendo a […]

How can I exercise when I’m social distancing and stuck indoors?

Updated 3 April 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Right now, we are all adjusting to new schedules and life routines. We congratulate you on wanting to make sure to keep yourself healthy by following […]

Coping with Quarantine during COVID-19

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

What is the goal of quarantine? The main goal of quarantine is to reduce the spread of infection by limiting the movement of the public while keeping everyone safe and […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.

What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that had never been seen in humans before December 2019. Symptoms are usually mild and similar to a cold or […]

How to Wash Your Hands and Prevent Illness

Updated 23 December 2023 under Health Guides.

Washing your hands is the BEST way to lessen your chance of becoming ill and to lower the risk of spreading germs when you’re sick. Is there a right way […]