November 03, 2009

"I Know" - Get Tested for Chlamydia

Visit https://www.dontthinkknow.org/

for more information on Chlamydia, how you can prevent it and where you can get tested.

 

November 3, 2009 in STD | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

January 07, 2009

Merck Seeks FDA Approval for HPV Vaccine Use in Boys, Young Men

Public Release Date: 6-January-2009

Merck is seeking FDA approval for the use of its human papillomavirus vaccine, Gardasil, for boys and young men ages nine to 26, the Wall Street Journal reports. Merck is seeking the approval for the prevention of male genital warts and other lesions, for which Gardasil was shown effective in recent studies, according to a Merck spokesperson.

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January 7, 2009 in Pharmaceutical Products , Pharmaceuticals , STD | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

November 17, 2008

World AIDS Day Special Offer from Orasure

  

Monday December 1 marks the 20th annual World AIDS Day observation.  We understand many health centers have scheduled HIV testing and community awareness throughout the month. 

OraSure Technologies, Inc. is pleased to support your efforts in advance.

OraSure is offering FREE shipping, custom palm cards, posters, and in-service training for all customers purchasing tests between November 19, and December 15, 2008. 

Please contact OraSure Technologies Customer Care at 800.672-7873(ORASURE) and fax orders to 610.882.3572.

Special Offer Details:

• Accounts ordering 200 or more kits, receive free shipping between November 17, 2008 and December 15, 2008.

• All accounts ordering kits during this special cost savings offer, can also request marketing support-- 500 palm cards, and posters.

• Please indicate on your fax cover your request for training, palm card or posters.

Click HERE for the order form!

As always, feel free to contact me directly for additional information -- KDendy@orasure.com or 484.788.4889.

We value your input and business, and look forward to continuing to support your work to help eradicate this disease.  Thank you in advance for your participation. 

November 17, 2008 in HIV/AIDS , OraSure , Sales , Special Occasions , STD | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

May 22, 2008

For Clinicians: Updated Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Treatment

Public Release Date: 14-May-2008

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been in the news recently as new epidemiologic trends emerge:

• Certain strains of gonorrhea are showing resistance to traditional antibiotics.
• Syphilis rates are increasing and disproportionately affect African Americans and men who have sex with men.
• At least one in four teens have an STI.

CFHC has collaborated with staff at the California STD Branch at the California Department of Public Health to highlight important strategies for preventing and treating STIs as recommended by the CDC in their STD Treatment Guidelines.

Recommendations for HPV vaccination and changes in the management of abnormal Pap tests are also noted. Providers are invited to download the 2-page California STD Treatment Summary Table (PDF) and refer to the California STD Clinical Guidelines for further information on the latest recommendations for screening, testing, treatment, and partner management for STIs in California.

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Written by: Ina Park M.D., M.S., Clinical STD Fellow, California Department of Public Health-STD Control Branch

Posted thanks to News & Views, a quarterly publication of the California Family Health Council, Inc.

May 22, 2008 in Health Care , Public Policy , STD , Women’s Health | Permalink | TrackBack (0)

June 19, 2007

FDA To Conduct Surveys About STI, Pregnancy Prevention Language on Condom Packaging

Public Release Date: 18-June-2007

FDA plans to survey 1,200 people in shopping malls nationwide on their understanding of a condom's efficacy in preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and unplanned pregnancies based on current labeling, the agency said on Thursday in a notice on its Web site, Bloomberg/Arizona Republic reports. According to the notice, survey responses will be "considered in FDA's condom labeling recommendations to provide important risk/benefit and use information associated with condoms in easily understood language."

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June 19, 2007 in Condoms , Educational , News , Public Policy , STD , Teen Pregnancy | Permalink | TrackBack (0)