Safety Considerations with Adolescents

1)Educate on Sports Safety(Use properly fitting safety equipment, play on properly maintained surface, perform warm-up exercises, avoid muscle overuse, insist on adequate supervision, obtain proper training, and treat existing injuries and prevent reinjury 2)Educate on safe sex practices(Be familiar with sexual partners lifestyles before engaging in sexual relations, avoid sexual relations with IV drug users or multiple sex partners, use condoms to avoid infection, inspect condoms for tears and ensure proper storage and use, avoid sexual relations with individuals with genital lesions or unusual drainage, Be aware that HIV infection increases with oral sexual practices