Getting the health services you need: adolescence and youth 10 to 24 years

Updated: 30 September 2022

Manuela Leporesi
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Tips and information

  • Register for health services, such as at school, training centre and/or community
  • Take care of teeth by daily brushing and get eyes and vision checked
  • Ask a health worker about getting vaccines and at the right time
  • Ask a health worker about how to prevent pregnancy and have safe sex
  • Know that everyone has the right to get sexual and reproductive health care, including comprehensive abortion care (information, management of abortion, and post-abortion care)
  • Ask a health worker about any supplements that might be needed to stay healthy
  • Ask a health worker for advice and support for managing a disability or special needs
  • Seek help from a health worker if feeling very sad, anxious, exhausted, unable to cope or if you have thoughts about harming yourself
  • See a health worker for serious injuries or illnesses

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