SPREAD THE WORD, NOT A DISEASE.

April is STD AWARENESS Month. We want to make it easy

for you to help spread the word and minimize risk for

STDs. Review these suggestions to find options that are

best for your organization and priority population:

Link to CDC's excellent STD Awareness site→ http://www.cdcnpin.com/stdawareness/ 

You will find a variety of e-cards perfect for any of the audiences you serve.

To find a testing site near you visit→ http://www.hivtest.org/

Need data to make your point? Throughout the year the STD Control Branch provides the latest state and county STD/HIV data. To get information about your jurisdiction go to→http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/STD/stddatasummaries.htm

Take advantage of social networking site opportunities on Facebook and MySpace
         Check out our Facebook group and our MySpace page.

         Post on your own Facebook or MySpace profile to let others know to...
Spread the word, not a disease.

Go to our Discussion Board on Facebook
and let us know what you are doing to help spread the word.

TEXT message your friends:
Spread the word, not a disease.
Call 1-800-367-AIDS (2347) for a testing center near you.
How many friends can you text?

Download and share a PODCAST by Heidi Bauer, MD, MPH,MA for updated information on the HPV vaccine. 

And while you are HERE:

Visit our SWAP site -Select free original promotional materials.  Enter the key words to get the media and message suited for your population. Go Here→  www.stdhivtraining.org/swap

 

1 in 4 Americans has an STD.

More than half of all STDs occur in 15-24 year olds.

Many STDs have no signs or symptoms. The only way to

know is to get tested.

Visit www.hivtest.org to find a test site near you!