Question: As a teenager can I get free, confidential clinical services from the Coalition?
Answer: No. The Coalition does not provide any clinical services. Free and confidential clinical services are offered to teens by the Community Free Clinic, Tri State Community Health Center and the Washington County Health Department. Contact information for these 3 providers is provided on the Teen Resources page.

Question: When should my daughter have her first pap smear and does this test screen for sexually transmitted infections?
Answer: The first pap smear should be performed by age 21 or within 3 years of becoming sexually active, whichever comes first. While the pap smear will screen for the presence of 1 sexually transmitted infection called HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), she should also be tested regularly for 2 other infections called Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.

Question: Where can I take my daughter to learn more about the vaccines that prevent cervical cancer?
Answer: The vaccine most commonly used to prevent cervical cancer is called Gardasil and is currently offered by many family doctors, pediatricians and gynecologists. Call your doctor and ask if they offer Gardasil.