A CHOC pediatric infectious disease specialist helps settle the misconception that the COVID-19 vaccine affects fertility.
Sexual Health
Can HPV really lead to cervical cancer?
An adolescent medicine specialist at CHOC offers facts on HPV and explains how it can indeed lead to cervical cancer.
Does my child need the HPV vaccine?
HPV affects nearly all sexually active men and women at some point in their lives. The HPV vaccine is more effective the younger it is given.
HIV Symptoms and HIV Prevention
Preventive medication PrEP and PEP, in addition to practicing safe sex, are options available for preventing HIV infection.
Teens and STIs: A Check-up on Sexually Transmitted Infections
A CHOC Children’s physician offers education for parents on teens and STIs, as well as information on STI prevention.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: What Parents Should Know
Each year more than 200,000 teens will give birth in this country. A CHOC Children’s physician offers teen pregnancy prevention tips.
What Vaccines Does My Teen Need?
Vaccines aren’t just important for babies. Parents should be aware of vaccines updated that will benefit their adolescents.