Sexually Transmitted Diseases

For More Info

• CDC National Prevention Information Network

  Visit this Center for Disease Control web site for in-depth information on a variety of topics, including: HIV/AIDS Prevention, STD Prevention, TB Elimination; General Information (Press Releases, Events Calendar, Hotlines); Disease Links, STD Trends, Treatments and Guidelines, and links to additional resources available to you.

• HIV AIDS Treatment Information Service

  The HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS) provides information about federally-approved treatment guidelines for HIV and AIDS. ATIS is staffed by multilingual health information specialists who answer questions on HIV treatment options. Their website offers current news, treatment guidelines, a library, and a clinical trial information service.

• American Foundation for AIDS Research

  The focus of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) is to prevent HIV infection, and to protect the human rights of all people threatened by the epidemic of HIV/AIDS. Visit this site for in-depth education about HIV and related health topics.

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a national medical organization representing over 40,000 physicians who provide health care for women. This site offers information to women on a variety of health issues, in addition to current health related news releases and legislative news. If you've just relocated, ACOG's physician directory will help you search for a Board Certified OBGYN in your area.

• CDC National STD Hotline

  The CDC National STD hotline provides information on sexually transmitted diseases to the general public. Free educational literature about a wide variety of sexually transmitted diseases and prevention methods is also available. Information Specialists answer questions about transmission, prevention, treatment and follow-up concerning STDs, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, HPV/genital warts, herpes and others. Visit this site for further information.

• Healthfinder

  Launched in April 1997, healthfinder® is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. healthfinder® can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. Take a quick tour and visit their links for more information.

• Herpes Resource Center

  Each year, some 50,000 individuals turn to the Herpes Resource Center (HRC) for answers to tough questions about genital herpes. Since its founding in 1979, the HRC has helped more than one million people by providing accurate information and emotional support. Examples of herpes information found in this site includes: Herpes Questions and Answers, Telling Your Partner About Herpes, When Your Partner Has Herpes, Herpes Simplex and Pregnancy.

• Hepatitis B Coalition

  This site is a premier source of childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information and hepatitis B educational materials. And it’s all free. The focus of the Immunization Action Coalition, a nonprofit organization, is to boost immunization rates and prevent disease. Browse their webpages for more information.