Useful Links:

• NCSD statement on STD reaching record highs: https://bit.ly/2Gn3lU0
• NCSD statement on the restoring of cuts to STD prevention: www.ncsddc.org/congress-reverses-federal-std-funding-cut/  
• CDC Treat Me Right page for patients: https://go.usa.gov/xnhHd
• CDC Treat Me Right page for providers: https://go.usa.gov/xnh6c
• NCSH guide to STD testing: http://bit.ly/1FS99kQ
• NCSH guide to sexual health: http://bit.ly/1tM0Ewe
• GYT site: http://on.mtv.com/1CdVtN8

 STDs have Reached Record Highs

• DYK? STD rates are at an all-time high, affecting millions of Americans https://bit.ly/2Gn3lU0 #STDMonth18
• STD rates are at an all-time high in the U.S. – Are you protecting yourself? https://go.usa.gov/xnhHd #STDMonth18
• #Clinicians: STD rates are at an all-time high in the U.S. – Are you treating your patients with this in mind? https://go.usa.gov/xnhHd #STDMonth18

More for Individuals: Take Charge of Your Sexual Health

Everyone

• April is STD Awareness Month: Are you getting the tests you need? https://gettested.cdc.gov/ #STDMonth18
• April is STD Awareness Month: Talk w/your health care provider & make sure you’re getting the tests you need https://go.usa.gov/xnhHd #STDMonth18
• There are 20M new cases of STDs in the U.S every year. Do you know what you should be tested for? http://on.mtv.com/1CdVtN8 #STDMonth18
• When we talk about STDs, we’re talking about sexual health – here are 5 key steps you can take 2 improve your #sexualhealth http://bit.ly/1tM0Ewe #STDMonth18

• 1/3: Screening is essential as many STDs don’t show symptoms! #STDMonth18
• 2/3 If left untreated STDs can cause infertility, pelvic pain, and long-term health problems #STDMonth18
• 3/3 If you do have an STD, the sooner you get treated, the better. http://on.mtv.com/1CdVtN8 #STDMonth18
• If your healthcare provider doesn’t talk about sexual health and STD testing, bring it up! Take charge of your health and learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xnhH6 #STDMonth18
• Testing positive for an #STD is not the end. Many STDs are curable and all are treatable. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xnhHF #STDMonth18 #TreatMeRight
• DYK? Having an STD puts you at increased risk for getting HIV https://go.usa.gov/xnh6Q #STDMonth18 #TreatMeRight

Young people

• Half of all sexually active young people will get an STD before the age of 25. Most won’t know it. https://gettested.cdc.gov/ #STDMonth18

MSM

• Gay & bisexual men are at greater risk for #syphilis and other STDs. Use this info to protect yourself and partners: https://go.usa.gov/xnh6X #STDMonth18 #TreatMeRight

More for Clinicians: What You Can Do

• #Clinicians: April is STD Awareness Month: Are you treating your patients right? Follow CDC’s STD Treatment Guidelines and get the app! https://go.usa.gov/xnh6T
• #Clinicians: Help normalize discussions around sexual health. Here’s a list of essential questions to ask your patients http://bit.ly/2p8QL3U #STDMonth18 #TreatMeRight
• #Clinicians: Delivering sexual healthcare that is aware of – and not biased by – racial, gender, and sexual differences helps take your care from good to great. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Go90K8