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B.C. extends free HPV vaccines to men born in 2005The 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.HealthJan 15
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Growing risk of syphilis, HIV ahead of Country ThunderAccording to Planned Parenthood, Saskatchewan is leading the country in syphilis rates, and the numbers have increased 900 per cent in the last five years.HealthJul 12, 2023
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How a 50-year-old antibiotic may help tackle Canada’s growing STI problemDoxycycline 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.HealthApr 15, 2023
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HPEPH urges increased screening after rise in STIs in regionThe health unit says cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and HIV are rising locally, and urge those who are having unprotected sex to get tested.CanadaJul 29, 2021
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Calgary-based advocacy group submits application for harm-reduction site in LethbridgeA group from Calgary is looking to reduce harm in Lethbridge by opening a space to provide clean needles, sex education and more.HealthFeb 5, 2021
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All about trichomoniasis, the world’s most common curable STIWhat you need to know about trichomoniasis, a very common but curable STI worldwide.HealthJun 6, 2019
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STD ‘epidemic’ caused by Tinder, Grindr, say U.S. health officialsRhode Island health officials are blaming hookup apps, such as Tinder and Grindr, for sparking an “epidemic” of sexually transmitted diseases in the state.HealthMay 28, 2015
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New program to combat hepatitis B in B.C.’s immigrant communitiesThe 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
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