Terms of Use
The information on
this web site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical
advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nor is it intended to act as a counselor
or replace the important parent/child relationship. You should always
seek the advice of a physician or other qualified and licensed health
provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
You should never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking
it because of information you have read or seen on this site. If you believe
you may have a medical emergency, you should call your doctor or 911 emergency
services immediately. If you think you have been exposed to any sexually
transmitted diseases you should contact your health care provider immediately.
Reliance on information on this site is solely at your own risk.
Though the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (HSA) makes every
effort to ensure the correctness of the data, HSA disclaims responsibility
for any errors or omissions, such as unintended technical inaccuracies
or typographical errors, in the materials.
The terms "woman" and "girl" are used interchangeably
on this website. Using one term or the other does not mean the information
is exclusive to any age group. "Guy" and "man" are
also used interchangeably.
