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Providers: Have questions about managing STIs? The National #STD Curriculum has answers + FREE CME bit.ly/30MJN6j

You may not know you have #syphilis. Screening is an important 1st step: bit.ly/3WLOKJZ

STIs are common, but you can prevent them: Prepare Before You’re There! Brush up on your #SaferSexGamePlan and add a few tips to your toolkit! cdc.gov/sti-awareness/…

I had an #STI, can I get pregnant in the future? It's complicated. Here is why testing is SO important: cdc.gov/sti/testing/ne…

Syphilis is an #STI that can have VERY serious complications when left untreated, but it can be cured! cdc.gov/syphilis/about…

Clinicians: Discuss #STI testing with your male patients during their annual checkups, too--> cdc.gov/std/treatment/…

Can #gonorrhea and #chlamydia be cured? Yes! If you have an STI - know what to do next: cdc.gov/sti/testing/ne…

HCP: Start off the New Year with new skills and brush up on your #STI skills with the National STD Curriculum’s self-study modules + podcast series! FREE CME std.uw.edu

DYK? Everyone who is pregnant should be tested for STIs? Get the facts and take control of your health AND the health of your baby - cdc.gov/sti/about/abou…

Give the gift of peace of mind, talk with your partner about #SaferSex. Find some tips for starting the conversation: cdc.gov/sti-awareness/…

#STI clinics are an important way people at increased risk for STIs and HIV get the care they need. Find a testing location near you: gettested.cdc.gov

Your healthcare provider should discuss #STI & #HIV testing AND prevention with you! Bring it up if they don’t. Here are some tips: cdc.gov/sti/testing/in…

ICKYMI Sep 30 was National Get Tested Day.   Do your part to fight against STIs and get tested. Find a testing center near you. gettested.cdc.gov

HCPs: Avoid the harsh outcomes of congenital syphilis. Test ALL #pregnant people for #syphilis at their 1st prenatal visit. It’s critical! More: cdc.gov/std/treatment-…

How can you protect yourself from increasing #STI rates? Start by prepping yourself with the facts: cdc.gov/sti/about/inde…

ICYMI: #DISrecognitionDay was Oct. 3. Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) are our frontline heroes against infectious diseases. From STIs to COVID-19, their expertise has been instrumental. Thank you! cdc.gov/sti/php/projec…

Bacterial vaginosis (#BV) is a condition that happens when there is too much certain bacteria in the vagina, changing the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina. cdc.gov/bacterial-vagi…

Getting tested for an #STI isn't the final step. If diagnosed, work with your healthcare provider to get the right medicine, too! cdc.gov/sti/testing/ne…

❓What happens if I have #chlamydia & don't get treated? Get that answer and more: cdc.gov/chlamydia/abou…