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Additional Resources
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Teenwire
http://www.teenwire.com
This site from the Planned Parenthood Federation of America has information on relationships and sexual health for teens.
American Social Health Association
http://www.ashastd.org/
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to preventing sexually transmitted diseases and offers hotlines for prevention and control of STDs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
The mission of the CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Call: (800) CDC-INFO
National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/
This site provides teen pregnancy facts, resources, and prevention tips.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Planned Parenthood offers information on sexually transmitted diseases, birth control methods, and other issues of sexual health.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
http://www.acog.org
This site offers information on numerous health issues. The women's health section includes readings on pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum care, breast health, menopause, contraception, and more.
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