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The “Well-Child” Drop-Off: Addressing the Gender Gap

• Journal of Adolescent Health, Epidemiology / 2025: Utilization of Preventive Services: The Sharp Decline for Boys Aged 13-17
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Bright Futures / 2024: Why the Annual Physical is Critical for Mental Health Screening

Immunizations: Closing the HPV Gap

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC), MMWR / 2025: Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents: The Disparity in HPV Completion for Boys
• American Cancer Society, Prevention Guidelines / 2025: HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: Why Boys Need the Vaccine Too

Sensory Screenings: Vision and Hearing

• National Eye Institute (NEI), Color Blindness Facts / 2024: 1 in 12 Men: Navigating Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) in the Classroom
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Guidelines / 2025: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Teen Gamers: The Headphone Factor

Dental Health: Hygiene and Trauma Prevention

• Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Review / 2025: Oral Hygiene Behaviors in Adolescent Males: Strategies for Improvement
• American Association of Orthodontists, Sports Safety / 2024: Mouthguards: Preventing Permanent Tooth Loss in Contact Sports