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This webpage provides the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the hepatitis B vaccine, detailing the vaccine's purpose, the diseases it prevents, the recommended vaccination schedule, potential side effects, and important information for healthcare providers. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the importance of hepatitis B vaccination.

This information sheet provides details on Doxy PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) as a preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It outlines the necessary steps for individuals who have been exposed to an STI and may be eligible for doxycycline PEP.

This information sheet provides details on Doxy PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) as a preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It outlines the necessary steps for individuals who have been exposed to an STI and may be eligible for doxycycline PEP.

This webpage provides information on early HIV-related mouth sores, including pictures to help with identification. It discusses common oral symptoms associated with early HIV infection, such as ulcers, thrush, and other lesions, and highlights their significance in early diagnosis. 

This article discusses how the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has proposed new draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening, allowing women aged 30 and older to self-collect HPV samples. This approach aims to improve access to screening, particularly for Black and Hispanic women. The guidelines recommend HPV testing every five years for women aged 30 to 65, alongside traditional Pap tests, and the self-collection method is expected to increase screening rates by offering a more comfortable option.

In this podcast episode, Anna Person, MD, FIDSA discusses opportunities to work with Medicaid managed care plans to optimize HIV care with Jenny Babcock, Senior Vice President for Medicaid Policy and Director of Strategic Operations at Association for Community Affiliated Plans and, Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care.

This fact sheet about the third episode of the "Let's Talk HIV" podcast explores Medicaid managed care plans' role in accessing HIV care. It encourages healthcare providers to understand their state's coverage options, engage with these plans to enhance care, and advocate for innovative funding from Medicaid agencies. The episode also highlights the need to address social determinants of health to improve outcomes for people living with HIV.

This webpage offers information on syphilis and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.