Youngster sexual health during summer

For teenagers, the lazy days of summer mean catch on sleep and hang out with friends. It can also be a good time to take care for adolescents their health by visiting their family doctor or a clinic and get the necessary vaccines and education about safe sex.

Human papilloma virus or HPV is the most common viral sexually transmitted infections (STI).

At some point in their lives, almost all sexually active men and women get HPV. Fortunately, there is now an HPV vaccine available for young men and women.

HPV is transmitted through sex and can even with someone who has HPV are spread through skin contact. Symptoms can show weeks, months or years after contact, but most people have no symptoms.

Some types of HPV cause genital warts, which are located scaly and bumpy around the genitals and anus. Other types of HPV can cause various types of cancer.

p>The vaccine consists of three shots over six months and is for boys and girls. It protects against two types of HPV that cause 70 percent of cervical cancer cases, 70 percent of vaginal cancers and up to 50 percent of vulvar cancer. The vaccine also protects against penile, anal and oropharyngeal cancer.

Important reminders

Remember that condoms the only birth control to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Use latex condoms with a water-based lubricant every time you have sex or if you or your partner is allergic to latex, use plastic (polyurethane) condoms.

Research the different types of sexually transmitted diseases, so you can be on the lookout for signs and symptoms. If you worry about something is to see a doctor.

most STIs show no signs or symptoms.

Let tested! It is better to know than to ask whether you have contracted a sexually transmitted infection.

Remember that abstinence not having sex is the only sure way to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.