Plan or contract
People of all ages are really into using mobile phones. People use them for work, to keep in touch with family and friends or for keeping themselves safe. They can send and receive texts, emails, faxes, photos, watch and make videos clips and ... [... more]
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Bad breath
Your dentist or dental therapist will be able to check the health of your mouth and teeth, and give you advice about dental hygiene and any treatment you might need. Since there are several health problems that can cause bad breath, have a talk ... [... more]
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What is contraception about?
Contraception is when you take some action to prevent a pregnancy. It's important for all young people to think about contraception and the type that could best suit you, well Research has shown that young people often begin to have sex before ... [... more]
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With larger amounts, you may:
We all know caffeine is that stuff in coffee; some people even think caffeine is coffee!! This is your opportunity to find out more about caffeine, how much is enough and what it does for you Children and young people taking a lot of caffeine ... [... more]
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ImmunisationâEUR
Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It affects the liver, causing damage to liver cells. It is a common cause of illness and death worldwide. Some people who get hepatitis B become quite unwell several weeks after ... [... more]
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Moving between houses
A 14 year old boy tells us about his 13 year old step-brother: Being in a stepfamily may not always be fun. There can be some difficult issues to deal with. The following sections cover some of the potential problems, and how they can be worked ... [... more]
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What is dyslexia?
The brain collects all of the messages from all your senses (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting), then uses them like clues to work out what is happening all around you. If someone has dyslexia, some of the seeing and hearing ... [... more]
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Learn or burn - campfire safety
Kicking a bit of dirt or sand on the fire to put it out isn't smart, because underneath it stays hot for more than eight hours. If you or your kids later touch the dirt-covered fire for just a second, it can still be extremely hot and it will ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
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Surviving sexual abuse
You can ask for help from these services even if the abuse happened some time ago. Everyone has the right to feel safe all the time. If someone is making you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, then it could be sexual abuse. Sexual assault, rape and ... [... more]
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Blushing
When people are afraid, angry, anxious or scared, their body makes extra adrenalin so that they can fight or run away (depending on what is needed). Our bodies still work in the same way now as they did thousands of years ago, but our societies ... [... more]
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Put out the flames
Too many young people and children suffer burns, and burns can usually be prevented. Keep going if the burnt area still hurts when it is taken out of the water. Start this as soon as possible. Cooling a burn under cold running water can still be ... [... more]
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