Talking to Teens about Sex and HPV

Keywords / Description:

CSHC is currently partnering with the California Medical Association Foundation to address and educate both patients and clinicians about the connection between the HPV virus and cervical cancer with the ultimate aim of promoting strategies that can prevent both cervical cancer and HPV. This article discusses talking to teens about HPV, cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine.

Toolkit:

Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Adolescents, Immunization, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

California School Health Centers and California Medical Association Foundation

Submitted:

04/15/2011

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