#sexually transmitted infection

The Together TakeMeHome program aims to deliver 1 million free rapid HIV tests. It’s funded by the CDC and led by Emory University.

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis within three days after sex lowered the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.

WHO offers the best ways to prevent, diagnose and treat HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for five key populations.

Activists at AIDS 2022 say monkeypox vaccines and treatment are not reaching the gay and bisexual men who need them most.

Clinics that treat treat sexually transmitted infections are on the front lines of the rapidly growing monkeypox outbreak.

Sexual health clinics, sex venues and Pride events can raise awareness and offer targeted services, especially for gay and bi men.

Conservative nations objected to “sexual rights” in the WHA’s global plan to fight HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections.

Health officials urge gay and bi men, in particular, to report unusual skin rashes and avoid close contact while symptomatic.

Here’s how the funding will reach American Indians and Alaska Natives, who see higher rates of HIV, hepatitis C and STIs.

STIs rose in 2020, and these states had the highest rates. Plus: Vaccines against meningitis might also protect against gonorrhea.

#NNHAAD is observed on the first day of spring—Sunday, March 20. This year’s theme is “Reflection. Celebration. Rejuvenation.”

The FDA says three types of ONE brand condoms, which were launched in 2004, can now be marketed as “safe and effective” for anal sex.

COVID-19 had an “immense impact” on HIV, hepatitis and STI screening, prevention and care.

As sexually transmitted infections surge nationwide, a California law—the first of its kind—requires health insurance to cover home tests.

Early vaccination reduces the risk of cervical cancer by nearly 90%, but many young people remain unprotected.

News and tweets from the SYNChronicity 2021 Conference on HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and LGBTQ health