NEW! - CDC Data Report of STIs in 2023
The Maryland Department of Health has created the "Unzip with Confidence: Talk, Test, Treat, and Protect from STIs" partner toolkit to provide education and resources to empower individuals to take control of their sexual health—before, during, and after sex. The campaign encourages open conversations between partners and providers, promotes STI testing, and offers treatment and prevention options, including DoxyPEP.
The Partner Toolkit includes free resources to help raise awareness, promote STI prevention, and provide access to free syphilis and HIV testing. It's free to use, with downloadable content for social media, websites, and e-communications.
For more information, visit: Talk, Test, Treat, and Protect from STIs.
NEW! Mpox Resources:
Now is a good time to encourage individuals to consider adding Mpox vaccination to their plans. As we move into fall festivities and holidays, we remain cautiously optimistic about the trend but urge Marylanders to remain aware.
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has updated its Mpox resources, including key facts and translations in additional languages. For details, visit: health.maryland.gov/mpox. MDH has also launched a YouTube playlist with updated Mpox videos, which are available here: MDH Mpox YouTube Playlist.
New strategy to curb STIs: the first new biomedical STI intervention recommended in decades!
