Sexually Transmitted Disease Facts

• Chlamydia is the #1 STD among teens.
• Chlamydia, Gonnorhea, and Syphilis are all curable but if they are not treated in time could lead to long-term health problems including infertility, blindness, and even death.
• Condoms should be worn during every sexual act and protect against most STDs.
• A mother with an STD can pass it to their baby during childbirth.
• There are two types of Herpes, 1 & 2, and most people have type 1 which are commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters.
• Some strains of HPV cause genital warts, and others can cause cervical cancer. Although the warts can be ugly, the HPV that causes cervical cancer is much more serious.
• You don't have to "sleep around" to get an STD, because many people can get it from a cheating partner or from the first time they have sex. It only takes one time!

East Valley tests and treats people of all ages for STDs. To stop the spread of STDs, it is vital that everyone get tested at least every 6 months. For more information about our services or to help support our STD education and prevention efforts, please visit our website at http://www.evchc.org/ or click donate above. Thank you for your support. The health of our community depends on it!