STDs

• B.C. extends free HPV vaccines to men born in 2005

  The province says it will send out notices on Tuesday from its "Get Vaccinated" system to about 23,000 men born from January to June 2005.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2024
  
• Growing risk of syphilis, HIV ahead of Country Thunder

  According to Planned Parenthood, Saskatchewan is leading the country in syphilis rates, and the numbers have increased 900 per cent in the last five years.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2023
  
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• How a 50-year-old antibiotic may help tackle Canada’s growing STI problem

  Doxycycline is an antibiotic that has been sold for more than 50 years. Health officials are now studying its effectiveness in preventing certain sexually transmitted infections.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2023
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• HPEPH urges increased screening after rise in STIs in region

  The health unit says cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and HIV are rising locally, and urge those who are having unprotected sex to get tested.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
• Calgary-based advocacy group submits application for harm-reduction site in Lethbridge

  A group from Calgary is looking to reduce harm in Lethbridge by opening a space to provide clean needles, sex education and more.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2021
• All about trichomoniasis, the world’s most common curable STI

  What you need to know about trichomoniasis, a very common but curable STI worldwide.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2019
• STD ‘epidemic’ caused by Tinder, Grindr, say U.S. health officials

  Rhode Island health officials are blaming hookup apps, such as Tinder and Grindr, for sparking an “epidemic” of sexually transmitted diseases in the state.

  Health

  May 28, 2015
• New program to combat hepatitis B in B.C.’s immigrant communities

  The provincial government and an immigrant services agency have launched a new program they hope will help combat hepatitis B in immigrant communities.

  Jan 28, 2014