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you are having sex, you are at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted
disease. An estimated 12 million new sexually transmitted infections
occur every year; two-thirds are women and men under 25.
HIV/AIDS
Over 40,000 new cases annually
Chlamydia
Over 4,000,000 new cases annually
Gonorrhea
Over 1,100,000 new cases annually
Syphilis
Over 120,000 new cases annually
Herpes II
Between 200,000 and 500,000 new cases annually
HPV (Human Papillomavirus/Genital
Warts)
Over 500,000 new cases annually
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease)
Over 1,000,000 new cases annually
(Source: Sex
& America's Teenagers, Pg.39. Alan Guttmacher Institute)
If
you want to learn more about sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs), or you think that you may be infected with a STD, you can
call the Pregnancy Help and Information Center and set up an appointment.
The PHI center offers referrals for medical tests that can determine
if you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. Please call
the PHI center at 850-222-7177 or for more information.
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