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Chad-El SIDA También es un Problema para los Hispanos

This poster points out that Hispanic families sometimes have difficulties talking about matters of sex, homosexuality, or bisexuality, but because Hispanic young people are at risk for HIV infection, there must be open discussion. National hotline numbers are given.

Genital HPV Infection - Fact Sheet VL 2

This information sheet discusses, genital human papillomavirus (HPV), an STD. It explains that there are more than 40 types of HPV and that nearly all sexually-active men and women will get at least one type in their lives. The sheet notes that it is very often asymptomatic and that many people pass it to others without knowing they have it. There is no cure for HPV, but there are treatments for health problems associated with it.

HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Under 25)

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This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in five new HIV infections are in people under the age of 25.

Keep it Simple: Linking Teens to Sexual Health Care, Facilitator's Guide

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This lesson and facilitator’s guide was developed for organizations that care about and work with adolescents, ages 15-19, to support them in making healthy decisions about their lives and their futures, and in reducing teen pregnancy. The lesson addresses four key areas related to contraceptive and reproductive health: 1) adolescents’ right to receive care; 2) the types of services available to them; 3) how services are provided; 4) and where they can go for contraceptive and reproductive health care in their community.

Providing Confidential Reproductive Health Care to Adolescents

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This slide set presents a module that explains why confidentiality is essential to adolescent clinical care. It explores the laws regarding minors’ access to reproductive health services, and describes the ways that mandatory parental involvement laws can affect adolescent health.

Say Yes to the HIV Test We're Asking Everyone. It's the Law.

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This pamphlet provides key facts about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations. Topics in the pamphlet include: key facts to know before getting an HIV test; HIV testing is especially important for pregnant women; if you test positive for HIV; if you test negative for HIV; why you may need to be re-tested for HIV; you still have to protect yourself from HIV infection; and if you have sex and if you shoot drugs.

Say Yes to the HIV Test We're Asking Everyone. It's the Law.

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This poster has eight bullet points about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations.

Ways to Influence Your Teen’s Sexual Risk Behavior: What Fathers Can Do

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This information sheet is to help guide fathers to influence their teenagers sexual risk behaviors in positive ways. It encourages fathers to monitor and supervise their teen, be involved in their lives, communicate well, and share their values. It also provides a list of resources for additional information and assistance.

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