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health & safety topics

Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

STDs

STDs

Parents should learn about the most common STDs, how they spread, and how they're diagnosed and treated.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

Talking to Your Kids About STDs

Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here's how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis (or "trich") is a sexually transmitted disease. Many people with trich have no symptoms, so they can spread it to others without knowing it.