STI

This information sheet provides an overview of HPV, how it can affect male populations, and what measures to take to prevent HPV in males.

Due to the high prevalence of viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs in correctional facilities, as well as, the opportunity for high-impact interventions to be implemented, many health department viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI programs (prevention programs) have established collaborative partnerships with correctional facilities in their jurisdiction. These include forming financial relationships to provide viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI services.

Scared to talk about safer sex with your partner. Learn about how to have safer sex, and how to talk to your partner about using condoms, dental dams, and more in this video.

DYK? Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, STIs are not inevitable, and they can be prevented and treated. Make a plan and choose the prevention steps that work for you with Prepare Before You’re There. Take this brief, interactive quiz to get started.

The use of a syndemic approach could help health departments address the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States more effectively, by examining STIs through a lens of people, place, policy, and science. Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at CDC, suggests this approach to identify and address the multi-faceted and complex overlapping factors that make STI identification, treatment, and prevention more difficult.

STD public health programs stand on the frontlines in the fight against the syphilis epidemic, as rates continue to increase, providing partner services, surveillance, case management, and appropriate treatment. State and local STD programs are now relying on primary health care providers to diagnose and treat syphilis more than ever. Use this guide to learn more about Injectable Syphilis Treatment Delivery (ISTD) programs & best practices.

This guide was developed by the National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH)’s Health Care Action Group to cultivate a clinical environment that supports health care providers and clinical staff in the delivery of inclusive sexual health services to all patients.

The Syphilis and Drug User Health Webinar Series consists of five monthly sessions where those working on STIs – specifically syphilis – and those working in harm reduction or drug user health will be brought together to learn from each other, share promising practices, and highlight effective cross-sector partnerships.

The webpage for STI Awareness Week provides opportunities to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and how they impact lives by reducing STI-related stigma, fear, and discrimination; as well as ensuring people have the tools and knowledge for preventing, testing, and treating.