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Escambia County Health Department

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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
FaceItFlorida

 

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