STD
What are STDs?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are serious, sometimes painful diseases
that can cause damage to your body if not treated. Some STDs infect only your
sexual and/or reproductive organs. Others can cause damage throughout the body.
The STD clinic is open Monday through Friday for testing and treatment.
Education and counseling is provided to all clients in a confidential setting.
When left untreated, some STD's may cause life-threatening consequences. Don't
let this happen to you....get a check-up.
For More Information
If you have questions or concerns, just call (850) 595-6740 from 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM Monday through Friday.
Clinic Hours
For clinic hours, call 850.595.6532.
Current Public
Health Issue Concerning Syphilis
Syphilis is increasingly spreading in
Escambia County. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that spreads from
person to person through direct contact with a syphilis sore. Symptoms may go
unnoticed or can include painless sores, body rashes, and/or patchy hair loss.
Correct use of condoms can help protect against syphilis. Get tested regularly
if you are sexually active, especially if you have unprotected sex and/or more
than one sexual partner.
For Physicians and Health Care Professionals
Healthcare Professionals
PowerPoint
(510kb; ppt)
Physicians Notification of Syphilis Outbreak
(58.8kb; pdf)
For Community Partners
Community Partners PowerPoint
(349kb; ppt)
Syphilis Resources
For more information on syphilis, visit the sites below:
CDC Main Syphilis Page
CDC Fact Sheet on Syphilis
STD Testing Centers in Escambia County
(11.9kb; jpg)
Syphilis Prevention
Materials
News Release - Syphilis
Cases Rise in Escambia County
(52.5kb; pdf)
Syphilis Billboard
(152.4kb;jpg)
Syphilis Palm Card
(532.6kb;pdf)
Syphilis Palm Card / Spanish Version
(1.9mb;pdf)
Syphilis Radio Address (1)
(941kb;mp3)
/
Text Version
(36kb; pdf)
Syphilis Radio Address (2)
(1.4mb;mp3)/
Text Version
(3.9kb; pdf)
Related Links
You can find additional information about STDs at these websites:
Center of Disease Control & Prevention - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
American Social Health Association
Floridashealth.com: Bureau of STD Prevention & Control
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