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Question: Can you catch a STI/STD from someone else's saliva? Answer: No, you cannot catch a STI/STD from someone else's saliva.

Question: What is the ideal blood pressure for someone age 14-16 that is physically active? Answer: Approximately 120/80 is the ideal blood pressure for healthy and active young adults.

Question: What is the most common STD/STI in Fredericton? Answer: Chlamydia among young people has increased 10% over the past few years in New Brunswick.

Question: What is Chlamydia? Answer: Genital Chlaymida is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). It is caused by the bacterium (a germ) Chlamydia Trachomatis.

Question: Where do you go if you think you have an STD/STI? Answer: See your school nurse who can put you in contact with the sexual health center or you can contact them yourself at: 300 St. Mary's Street, Room 202, Fredericton, N.B.  <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Phone: 506-453-5200

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">Question: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">What is a period and why do we have them? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">Answer: It is normal female biology, a period is when a girl's body releases tissue that it no longer needs. This tissue comes from the uterus. Every month or so, the uterus lining gets thicker. This is to prepare for a fertilized egg if the women becomes pregnant. It the egg doesn't get fertilized the lining is released from the body through the vagina. This is called menstration, or having your period.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">Question: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">Is it more dangerous to be dehydrated or overhydrated? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">Answer: Both can be equally dangerous and can be life threatening if severe. Although dehydration occurs much more frequently than over hydration. You should not avoid drinking water in fear of over hydration, as you would need to drink over 2 gallons for this to occur. If you're thirsty you are already dehydrated so get some water.