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STD Risk and Oral Sex
Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be spread through oral sex. Using a condom, dental dam or other barrier method each and every time you have oral sex can reduce the risk of giving or getting an STD. Although oral sex may carry a lower risk for spreading HIV than other forms of sex, repeated unprotected exposuresRead more
Attention Adults: You Need Vaccines Too!
As an adult, you are busy with life and have many responsibilities — but don’t forget to take care of yourself! Every year in the United States, thousands of adults become seriously ill and are hospitalized because of diseases that vaccines can help prevent. These diseases can be deadly for many adults. The need forRead more
6 Reasons to Get HPV Vaccine for Your Child
CDC recommends two doses of HPV vaccination at ages 11-12 to protect against cancers caused by HPV infections. See six important reasons to get HPV vaccine for your child, and talk to your child’s doctor or nurse about HPV cancer prevention at ages 11-12. 1 HPV is common. Almost every person who is sexually activeRead more
Sexual Transmitted Disease Awareness Month
April is Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Awareness Month. This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reaching out to healthcare providers and patients alike with this very important message: Treat Me Right. What is that mean? According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), STDs are at aRead moreSexual Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
What is STD? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are passed from one person to another through intimate physical contact – such as heavy petting – and from sexual activity including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. STDs are very common. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 20 million new infections occur everyRead more
Cervical Health Awareness Month
The United States congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus), cervical cancer, and the importance of early detection. According to Office of Disease Prevention and Health Information, about 79 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don’t
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What you need to know about HPV Vaccination
About 79 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus). Many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity. It’s also a major cause of cervical cancer. Though HPV might not be as well known among sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as herpes or syphilis, it
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