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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 21h

Did you know that ASHA has patient education materials? Click the link to see our factsheets www.ashapublications.org/patient-educ... which are currently being updated! #factsheet #education #PatientEducation #HealthcareProviders #Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #PID #PelvicInflammatoryDisease #STIs

Patient Education Materials – American Sexual Health Association

In addition to reviewing our existing materials to ensure they are up to date, we are continually updating our product line. If there is a subject you’d like to see, please contact us.

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 2d

A new study found that a single shot of penicillin (BPG) treated early syphilis as well as the standard three-injection regimen. www.ashasexualhealth.org/one-dose-of-... #STI #CongenitalSyphilis #Syphilis #STIprevention #STItesting #STItreatment

One Dose of Penicillin Found Effective for Syphilis

A new study found that a single shot of benzathine penicillin G (BPG) treated early syphilis as well as the standard three-injection regimen.

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 3d

Catch our newest podcast on using dating apps for STI notifications with Morgan Finke from Public Health Madison & Dane County, WI. Listen at ashasexplushealth.libsyn.com/dating-apps-... #podcast #publichealth

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 5d

Why is STI testing important? Catch our newest podcast on dating apps for STI notifications with Morgan Finke from Public Health Madison & Dane County, WI
Listen at buff.ly/BcpU2Jq
#podcast #publichealth

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 6d

Last week, the CDC released provisional data for syphilis (& congenital syphilis), chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The data is both promising and highlights that we still have so much more to do. #STI #CongenitalSyphilis #Syphilis #STIprevention #chlamydia #gonorrhea #STItesting

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 7d

Catch our newest podcast on dating apps for STI alerts with Morgan Finke from
Public Health Madison & Dane County. Tune in at buff.ly/BcpU2Jq #podcast #publichealth

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 8d

It is #NationalGetTestedDay 🎉 What are you going to do to celebrate?

#NGTD25 #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 9d

Today is #NationalGetTestedDay! Visit our website to learn more about STI testing and check out our Instagram to find out how you can participate in National Get Tested Day! buff.ly/69jL9nF #Giveaway #STIkeychain #NGTD25 #NGTD #STIprevention #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 9d

Catch our newest podcast episode featuring Morgan Finke from Public Health Madison and Dane County, WI. Explore how dating apps can be a tool for STI notifications. Tune in at ashasexplushealth.libsyn.com/dating-apps-... #sexhealth #publichealth

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 9d

It's almost #NationalGetTestedDay! Head over to our IG to learn more about how you can participate in National Get Tested Day! www.instagram.com/ashasexualhe... #NGTD25 #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 10d

Abortion is healthcare. ✅
Birth control is healthcare. ✅
STI testing + treatment is healthcare. ✅
#NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested #Sept28 #AbortionSolidarity #SafeAbortionDay #SafeAbortion #AbortionRights

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 12d

All people should have the resources they need to plan their futures, including access to the birth control method of their choice, free from barriers or stigma. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay @freethepill.bsky.social

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 12d

Listen to our latest podcast episode about using dating apps for STI notifications with Morgan Finke from Public Health Madison and Dane County, WI at ashasexplushealth.libsyn.com/dating-apps-...
#podcast #healtheducation #sexplushealth #publichealth

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 12d

On #WorldContraceptionDay, we are highlighting the importance of access to contraceptives and all reproductive health services (even STI testing!) #NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 13d

Finish all your antibiotics to combat resistance. STI testing helps prescribe the right antibiotics for the right duration. Learn more at buff.ly/VdKfhqo #NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 14d

What is app-based partner notification? Learn more by listening to our podcast @ ashasexplushealth.libsyn.com/dating-apps-... #podcast #healtheducation #sexplushealth #publichealth #SexEd #STIs

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 14d

What is #Mgen, and why haven't you heard about it? Learn more about
testing: buff.ly/VdKfhqoand
Mgen: buff.ly/Uin1w4U
#NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 15d

Is BV an STI? No, but there is growing evidence that it is sexually associated. Learn more on our website: www.ashasexualhealth.org/did-dick-do-...
#NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 16d

Don't get triched, get tested! Trich can trick you because it often doesn't have symptoms. Learn more about STI testing at buff.ly/VdKfhqo
#NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 17d

Vaccines 🤝 STI Testing work together to help you stay safe! Learn more about STI testing buff.ly/VdKfhqo
#NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 18d

Have you ever gotten tested for #HIV? If not, you should! Learn more at buff.ly/VdKfhqo #NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #TalkTestTreat #SaferSex #ASHA #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 19d

#herpes tests are most accurate when a sore is present. Blood tests exist for those without symptoms, but they may not suit everyone. Talk to your HCP if you want to get tested for herpes. Learn more buff.ly/VdKfhqo #NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #STIprevention #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 20d

September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Getting tested for HIV and STIs is important regardless of age. #NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested #NHAAD #HIVandAging

American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 21d

Untreated STIs can lead to infertility, pelvic pain, and affect the whole body. Testing is crucial, even without symptoms. Learn more: buff.ly/t05wblz #NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #STIprevention #GetTested #NGTD #STItesting #STIawareness

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 22d

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a Pap test and an HPV test is? 🤔 Learn more about testing www.ashasexualhealth.org/national-get...
#NGTD25 #NationalGetTestedDay #NGTD #STIprevention #STItest #HPV #STItesting #STIawareness #GetTested #PapTest #CervicalCancer