CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – State health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in recognition of National HIV Testing Day. The South
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NJ AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline Urges Residents to get Tested for HIVNJ AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline Urges Residents to get Tested for HIV
New Jersey HIV is a treatable, chronic illness thanks to major advancements in HIV research. Getting tested for HIV is the best way to help end HIV in your community,
Vaccine consent age raised from 12 to 15 in California legislationVaccine consent age raised from 12 to 15 in California legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday amended a bill that would have let preteens be vaccinated against a range of health conditions without their parents’ consent, instead raising
California lawmaker scraps plan for preteen vaccine consentCalifornia lawmaker scraps plan for preteen vaccine consent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday amended a bill that would have let preteens be vaccinated against a range of health conditions without their parents’ consent, instead raising
New CDC Surveillance Report Documents Continued Rise in Some STDsNew CDC Surveillance Report Documents Continued Rise in Some STDs
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its surveillance figures for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) nationally in 2020 and
The Daily Herald – STDs & testing in St. MaartenThe Daily Herald – STDs & testing in St. Maarten
~ We asked so you don’t have to ~ Curious about STDs and getting tested in St. Maarten? “Health & Beauty” contacted St. Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS) to ask the
Why the CDC Doesn’t Recommend Screening Straight Men for STDsWhy the CDC Doesn’t Recommend Screening Straight Men for STDs
Aug. 25, 2021 — Earlier this summer, the CDC announced the first update since 2015 to treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While the CDC added several new screening
STD vs. STI: Differences, Symptoms, and TestingSTD vs. STI: Differences, Symptoms, and Testing
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a disease that is primarily spread through sexual contact. The term STD might be used interchangeably with sexually transmitted infection (STI). For those who