Fighting the rise in #syphilis takes more than talk - it also takes action! Find out what you can do: bit.ly/2KIYxLL.
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Teens: Don't GUESS how to protect yourself from #STDs AND #pregnancy -- KNOW how with this info: bit.ly/2H46iee
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Clinicians: Starting the conversation with patients about #STD testing can be easy if you use this info: bit.ly/30ghrma #GYT
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In a recent study, a survey of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men suggests that many of those surveyed reduced their number of one-time sexual encounters because of the monkeypox outbreak. bit.ly/mm7135e1
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Make protecting you AND your partner easy with these simple steps on how to use a #condom. The right way. Every time: bit.ly/370WsGy
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MMWR and Medscape are offering a new, free CE on updated STI Treatment Guidelines. As chlamydia, gonorrhea, & syphilis cases continue to increase, evidence-based diagnostic & treatment recommendations are critical to U.S. STI control efforts. bit.ly/3rJ5HFD
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#HCPs: CDC recommends universal vaccination of your adult patients through age 59 against #HepatitisB, along with patients 60 and older with risk factors for #HepB.
Learn more: bit.ly/37EtTm6
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Clinicians: Starting the conversation with patients about #STD testing can be easy if you use this info: bit.ly/30ghrma #GYT
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Common #STDs are increasing. Here are some tips for #SaferSex:
✔️ Consider mutual monogamy or consider fewer partners
✔️ Use condoms
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Learn how the Baltimore City Health Department worked to reduce #chlamydia and #gonorrhea among Baltimore City’s young people with the help of a youth community advisory board: bit.ly/2ZVz8pT
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Sexual history IS a part of medical history. Use these essential sexual health questions to guide conversations with patients:
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DYK? You can still get #STDs when you're pregnant. Know what to do to lower your chances: bit.ly/2COZJwr
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Did you recently have a baby? Please be aware that problems due to pregnancy can happen up to a year after delivery. If you experience these urgent warning signs and symptoms, seek medical care right away: bit.ly/CDCHearHerWarn #HearHer
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Clinicians: Use CDC's guidelines for providing #STI testing and treatment for sexual assault survivors: bit.ly/3JXZgXN
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STDs are common, but not everyone is equally affected. If we are to make lasting progress against STDs in this country, we have to understand the systems that create inequities and work with partners to change them. bit.ly/3jJAFJT #STDreport
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Drug-resistant #gonorrhea threatens our ability to treat a very common infection in the US: bit.ly/30xP0Dw
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Talking about sex and your #SexualHealth can be awkward. But open and honest conversations – before entering into a relationship – are an important part of protecting one another. Tips to get started: bit.ly/3NSM48e. #SaferSexGamePlan
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#DYK? Sex is just one of the ways that #monkeypox can be spread. Any close, sustained skin-to-skin contact with someone who has monkeypox can spread the virus. Contact does not have to be exclusively intimate or sexual. Learn more: bit.ly/3z9CJDP.
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Clinicians: Knowing who to test AND when is one great way to combat congenital #syphilis cdc.gov/std/syphilis/C
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Don't assume a medical checkup includes #STD tests. Do talk to your healthcare provider and ask what tests may be right for you. bit.ly/2VpxY3H
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4 in 10 acute #HepatitisB cases in the US are estimated to result from sexual transmission.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent infection. Make sure your adult patients are vaccinated. bit.ly/3KWpHwF
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The 2022 STD Prevention Conference will be virtual! Use bit.ly/3oxUqGQ to:
✅ Register for #STDConf22
✅ Check out the schedule
✅ Get updates
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#Condoms don't last forever. Be sure and check the expiration date before using them! bit.ly/2TPl4yL
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FACT: 2.4 million U.S. cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis were reported in 2020. Another fact? You can take steps to protect yourself & your partner(s): bit.ly/3KwcZV2 #STDreport #SaferSexGamePlan
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CDC recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to #monkeypox. If you think you may need vaccination, contact a healthcare provider or your local health department to find out if you should get vaccinated. bit.ly/3C5UTbd
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Did you know? Anyone who is sexually active can get an STD. Know your STD care options and Get Yourself Tested! bit.ly/2PGBY0L
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ICYMI: Here's the full video of Director and National Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator Dr. Daskalakis sharing "5 Things Sexually Active People Need to Know About Monkeypox," as referenced on with .
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I agree with that Director and Monkeypox Deputy Dr. Demetre Daskalakis shares some of the most refreshingly frank and helpful information on how to prevent this disease. Check out ’s recent clip: bit.ly/3PwJe8F
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Here's our piece from last night about monkeypox...youtube.com/watch?v=pQcFCF
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On Aug. 4, the US declared monkeypox a public health emergency. CDC has released "Interim Guidance for Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons with HIV Infection" to assist persons disproportionally impacted by both diseases. Learn more:
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Pregnant? Get tested for #syphilis the 1st time you see your healthcare provider during pregnancy: bit.ly/2kgSpBc
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Clinicians: 2.4 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the U.S. in 2020. You can use CDC’s STI Treatment Guidelines to treat infections!
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