Resources

To learn more, visit the following CDC webpages. You can also contact your local health department for more information, available vaccines, and access to free STI and HIV testing.

STIs - Sexually transmitted infections are very common. If you have sex, know how to protect yourself and your sex partner(s) from STIs.

Mpox - Mpox is a disease caused by a virus in the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. It spreads through close contact with infected people or animals.

HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Most people who get HIV get it through anal or vaginal sex, or sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment.

Minimize your risk

Get Tested

Testing Near You - If you are sexually active, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.

Find providers

• Advocate Aurora Health - Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

• Atrium Health - Charlotte, North Carolina

• Atrium Health Navicent - Georgia

• Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - The Triad, North Carolina

Get Vaccinated

Mpox vaccine - find out if the mpox vaccine is right for you.

Treat and Prevent HIV

Know your risk for HIV - This CDC tool allows you to estimate HIV risk

PrEP - Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is medicine taken to prevent getting HIV.

PEP - Post-Exposure Prophylaxis is medicine that prevents HIV after a possible exposure.

Prevent STIs

Doxy PEP - Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis is an antibiotic that can help prevent bacterial STIs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.

Condoms - Correct and consistent use of condoms can prevent STIs and pregnancy.

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