Topic: General Health

Esguinces y Desgarros
Updated 10 February 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Los esguinces y desgarros son muy comunes y por suerte se curan rápidamente en la mayoría de los niños y adolescentes. Son lesiones bastante comunes, especialmente si eres un/a adolescente […]
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Transitioning to Adult Health Care
Updated 26 July 2021 under Health Guides.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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Meningococcal Vaccine
Updated 22 August 2021 under For Parents.The meningococcal vaccine protects against the meningococcal bacteria which can cause serious infections such as meningitis and septicemia. Although meningococcal infections are rare, they are very serious diseases that can […]
Read more »Vacuna Antipertussis
Updated 9 September 2021 under For Parents.Hace varios años, se evidenció que muchos adolescentes contraían “tos ferina,” también conocida como pertussis. A pesar de que los niños pequeños reciben la vacuna para tos ferina, su eficiencia […]
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Gambling
Updated 8 April 2021 under Health Guides.Gambling involves betting money (or other valuables) for the chance to win money or other things. Some gambling activities (such as darts or pool) require skill, where other activities are […]
Read more »I am currently on the birth control pill (BCP). This month I decided to skip the placebo week “sugar pills” and just start a new pill pack. I’ve heard that when you to do this you’re supposed to have spotting, but I haven’t. I have sex regularly, could this be a sign that I’m pregnant or did I just get lucky?
Updated 6 April 2021 under Ask Us.This is a great question, so glad you asked! There are many different reasons why people use the “birth control” pill (BCP.) Some may use the pill to prevent pregnancy, […]
Read more »Ansiedad
Updated 10 August 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Todos en algún momento de nuestras vidas hemos sentido ansiedad. Por ejemplo, puede que te sientas ansiosa antes de hacer una presentación en una clase o antes de tomar un […]
Read more »Embarazo: Embarazo No Deseado – Sobre la Adopción
Updated 20 July 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Adopción La adopción es una opción para adolescentes que estén embarazadas y no estén listas o que no puedan cuidar al bebé cuando nazca. Hay muchas razones por las que […]
Read more »Embarazo: Embarazo Ectópico/ Embarazo Tubárico y Aborto Espontáneo
Updated 20 July 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Embarazo Normal: Un embarazo normal ocurre cuando un óvulo fecundado se implanta dentro del útero. El óvulo fecundado continúa creciendo y desarrollándose hasta ser un feto. Embarazo Ectópico: Un embarazo ectópico sucede […]
Read more »I have a lot of friends who vape. I have always really wanted to try, but I am scared. Can I try it even though I know it’s bad? If I just try it once, how bad is it for me? Can I get addicted after one time? Would my parents find out?
Updated 27 January 2021 under Ask Us.Great question! Sometimes it’s really hard to say “No” to friends, especially when they are trying a new popular trend. Except when it comes to vaping, it’s different. Vaping is […]
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