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Check-ups for Teens in Out-of-Home Placement
Teens in foster or kinship care have unique needs. They are learning life skills like how to make decisions on their own. Teens also have many concerns about their health, relationships with friends, and privacy.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma
This Helping Hand™ explains Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a soft-tissue cancer that can start in muscle cells from many different areas of the body.

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Anorectal Malformations or Imperforate Anus
Babies born with imperforate anus or anorectal malformation have a condition where the anal opening (where solid waste leaves the body) and rectum do not develop properly.

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Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is any act that results in physical injury to a child or adolescent, even if the injury was unintentional.
Scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite.
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Transmission-Based Precautions (Isolation): Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms
Some bacteria can develop resistance when antibiotics are used too often or not used correctly. Resistance can make infections very hard to treat.

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The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Summer is in full swing. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, mom finds her green thumb, your kids fetch their ball in the weeds…and the whole family comes down with an itchy rash. That’s right, the poison plants are back.

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TikTok Challenges: Crossing Consent and Relationship Boundaries
It’s hard to ignore TikTok’s impact on teen culture. But despite its popularity, many adults have questions about TikTok, including its safety, security and influence on teen identity and relationships.
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Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Talking with Your Children About Getting Pregnant
You should not wait for your child to ask questions about sex. Children are curious, but most are not bold enough to openly speak with their parents about sex and pregnancy. It’s important to remember that sex is a natural part of life and they shouldn’t feel ashamed by their feelings.
Gonorrhea: Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)
Your partner was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called gonorrhea. You may also be infected. This infection is serious but can be easily treated with antibiotics.