Men Who Have Sex With Men(MSM)

Adolescents, Technology and Reducing Risk for HIV, STDs and Pregnancy

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 09:31

This report is a white paper that is intended for practitioners and others who work with adolescents. It provides an overview about the ways in which digital technology can be used to improve the sexual health of adolescents.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 08:55

This serial updates the 2010 clinical guidelines for treating STDs. These recommendations were developed by the CDC in consultation with professionals knowledgeable about the treatment of STDs.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Summary of 2015 CDC Treatment Guidelines [Wall Chart]

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 08:55

This information sheet is meant to be a wall chart summary of CDC's 2015 STDs Treatment Guidelines. The chart has columns for disease, recommended Rx, dose/route, and alternatives. The STDs included in the chart are: bacterial vaginosis, cervicitis, chlamydial infections, epididymitis, genital herpes simplex, genital warts, gonococcal infections, lymphogranuloma venereum, nongonococcal urethritis, pediculosis pubis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), scabies, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Summary of 2015 CDC Treatment Guidelines [Pocket Guide]

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 08:55

This pamphlet is a pocket guide for health professionals is a summary of CDC's 2015 STDs Treatment Guidelines. Each page discusses a disease, recommended Rx, dose/route, and alternatives. The STDs included in the chart are: bacterial vaginosis, cervicitis, chlamydial infections, epididymitis, genital herpes simplex, genital warts, gonococcal infections, lymphogranuloma venereum, nongonococcal urethritis, pediculosis pubis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), scabies, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.

Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis - Stakeholders' Workbook: Exploring Vital Roles and Opportunities to Break the Silence

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 09:36

This workbook contains an initial list of opportunities that stakeholders from various sectors can undertake to complement the federal efforts detailed in the 100-page Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. It was created to assist organizations and stakeholders in identifying additional innovative and actionable (specific and detailed) opportunities to advance each of the Action Plan’s six priority areas. This workbook accompanies the Action Plan found at: https://www.aids.gov/pdf/viral-hepatitis-action-plan.pdf.

Pneumococcal Disease Call to Action: Preventing Pneumococcal Disease in Adults with Chronic Conditions

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 09:36

This information sheet is the result of a task force organized by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to prioritize barriers to pneumococcal vaccination among U.S. adults.

Pneumococcal Disease Call to Action: Pneumococcal Vaccination is Everyone's Responsiblity

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 09:36

This information sheet is the result of a task force organized by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to identify strategies for healthcare professionals to increase adult pneumococcal vaccination rates.

Pneumococcal Disease Call to Action: Protecting Older Americans from Serious Pneumococcal Disease

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 09:36

This information sheet is the result of a task force organized by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to prioritize barriers to pneumococcal vaccination among people aged 65 years and older.

Pneumococcal Disease Call to Action: Overcoming Disparities in Pneumococcal Disease Vaccinations Among US Adults

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 09:36

This information sheet is the result of a task force organized by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to prioritize barriers to pneumococcal vaccination among African Americans and U.S. Hispanics.

TB 101 para Ttrabajadores de la Salud

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 11:07

TB 101 for Health Care Workers is a web-based course designed to educate newly hired health care workers about basic concepts related to TB prevention and control in the U.S. Continuing education (CE) is offered free of charge for various professions based on approximately 1 hour of instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, exam, and evaluation, a CE certificate will be issued by CDC Training and Continuing Education Online. This course is also available in English.