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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

HPV is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.

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The reproductive systems

Learn about the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems, including the proper terminology for reproductive organs and genitals.

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Distraction activities to help manage pain

Find examples of distracting activities and learn how they can help take your mind off your pain and distract you from worries.

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Feeding my baby: FAQs

Find answers to questions teens have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula and troubleshooting.

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Self-care tips for teens with celiac disease

Being diagnosed with celiac disease and navigating the gluten-free diet can be tough. Learn how incorporating self-care into your routine can help.

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Types of cancer in young people

The types of cancer teens get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about the more common types of cancer in young people.

What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

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Key terms related to pain

Learn about the many ways to classify or categorize pain and about the factors that affect how much pain you might feel.

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JIA

Learn about the different types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and find tips for managing symptoms and coping with JIA management.

Scoliosis learning hub

Learn what is involved in scoliosis surgery, what to expect when you are recovering and how to cope with your emotions, and your friends and family.

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Cancer

Learn what to expect from cancer diagnosis and treatment, including some of the challenges you might face during treatment.

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Eating disorders

Learn about different eating disorders, common signs and symptoms and what to do if you think you or someone you know might have an eating disorder.

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Attention focusing

Check out the interactive on this page to learn how to use your five senses to distract yourself when you are having unpleasant or stressful thoughts.

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Eating well for health

A large part of staying healthy is making sure you eat well. Learn about eating well for health and the foundations of a nutritious diet.

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Sickle cell disease: What is pain?

Click through this step-by-step guide to learn how your body sends pain messages through the spinal cord to the brain.

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Hemophilia: Understanding inhibitors

Click through the animation on this page to learn about what happens inside your bloodstream when you treat a bleed.

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How does chemotherapy work?

Learn how chemotherapy works with this click-through animation that shows how chemotherapy affects cells in the body.

Types of physical activity

Find out how much physical activity you need every day and how you can add more exercise into your daily routine by taking the quiz on this page.

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Welcome to the AboutKidsHealth website just for teens

Learn about your health

Featured Articles

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

The reproductive systems

Distraction activities to help manage pain

Feeding my baby: FAQs

Self-care tips for teens with celiac disease

Types of cancer in young people

What teens need to know about bullying

Key terms related to pain

Managing medical conditions

JIA

Scoliosis learning hub

Cancer

Eating disorders

Interactive learning

Attention focusing

Eating well for health

Sickle cell disease: What is pain?

Hemophilia: Understanding inhibitors

How does chemotherapy work?

Types of physical activity