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As your preteen grows up, he or she will continue to need your protection. So it's important

to know about the diseases that can affect your son or daughter:

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HPV (human papillomavirus):

the virus that can cause

cervical cancer, genital warts, and other HPV-related diseases

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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS:

a very serious infection of the brain

and spinal cord lining

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WHOOPING COUGH:

a highly contagious, prolonged

respiratory tract infection

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CHICKENPOX:

a viral infection that causes fever and

an itchy rash, which can turn into blisters

AT YOUR CHILD'S NEXT DOCTOR'S VISIT, ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP.

Or visit sponsor.webmd.com/preteenhealth to learn more.’

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