Center for Young Women's Health
I’ll still be able to go to the doctor’s office for my annual physical this summer, right? I know that we should be wearing masks and avoiding in-person interaction because of the pandemic, but that makes going to the doctor more important, right?Thanks for your question. Annual physicals (or routine check-ups) with your health care provider are still important. These visits are helpful to make sure you are healthy and to get … read more
Articles Tagged: COVID19
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.
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. … read more
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?
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 … read more
Afrontar la cuarentena durante el COVID-19
¿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 … read more
El Coronavirus (COVID-19)
¿Qué es el coronavirus (COVID-19)? El coronavirus (COVID-19) es una nueva enfermedad respiratoria que nunca se había visto en humanos antes. La mayoría del tiempo los síntomas son leves y … read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Coronavirus (COVID-19), pronounced “kr-ow-nuh-vai-ruhs” is a new respiratory illness that has never been seen in humans before. Symptoms are often mild and similar to a cold or the … read more