Social Media & More
These social media messages for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram can help amplify prevention messages. Select messages that align with your audiences and goals. Additional suggestions to keep in mind:
- Use #STIreport on Twitter and Instagram to join the conversation and share information, pictures, and videos.
- Share messages with suggested graphics or your own images, GIFs, and videos.
- Customize messages with local data and testing options. Incorporate local hashtags that may help your messages reach your target audience.
- Follow and tag @CDCSTD on Twitter and CDC STD on Facebook.
NEW! 2022 surveillance data underscore that STIs must be a public health priority. More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis were reported in the U.S. https://bit.ly/3RWAYlx #STIreport
We must stop syphilis in babies (congenital syphilis). Every case is one too many when we have the tools to prevent it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RWAYlx #STIreport
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Certain racial & ethnic groups remain more affected than others by STIs. We must work collaboratively to advocate for and implement social, cultural, & economic changes that make it easier for people to access quality care to stay healthy. https://bit.ly/3RWAYlx #STIreport
Latest #STIreport data show more than 2.5 million U.S. cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis were reported in 2022. You can take steps to protect yourself & your partner(s): https://bit.ly/3KwcZV2 #STIreport
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#STIreport data show increases across the U.S. in 2022. It’s important to keep in mind that many infections have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure of your status is to Get Yourself Tested. https://bit.ly/2phr5lI #GYT
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More than 2.5 million cases of STIs were reported in 2022.
Healthcare providers, it’s important to take sexual histories as part of routine health care, counsel patients, and follow treatment guidelines: https://bit.ly/2UN7Z9J #STIreport
These messages can be customized with local STI data and care information that your organization is offering. In addition to traditional, in-person visits, some other services to promote include video or phone appointments, express visits, pharmacies or retail health clinics for testing and treatment, and at-home collection kits.
In [insert year], [organization’s state/county/city] had [number, based on Surveillance Report] cases of #chlamydia, #gonorrhea, and #syphilis. Know your testing options and #GYT. [Organization] is offering [testing strategy, dates, location]. [Contact information/organization link] #STIreport
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In [insert year], [organization’s state/county/city] had [number, based on Surveillance Report] cases of #chlamydia, #gonorrhea, and #syphilis. Know your testing options! [Organization] is offering [testing strategy, dates, location]. [Contact information/organization link] #TalkTestTreat #STIreport
In [insert year], [organization’s state/county/city] had [number, based on Surveillance Report] STI cases. Learn your risk at https://bit.ly/3GOc9jY, then get tested if needed: [location, date]. [Contact information/organization link] #SaferSexGamePlan #STIreport
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The following FREE patient and provider materials are available.
- Customizable infographic – Customize the printable infographic with your local statistics
- Syphilis Prenatal Screening (Protect Your Baby) – A 4-page, printable brochure promoting syphilis prevention and testing among people who are pregnant and at higher risk for syphilis infection.
- 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines – Diagnostic, treatment, and screening recommendations for STIs.
- CDC Fact Sheets – Available in disease-specific versions; basic fact sheets answer common questions and many are offered in English and Spanish.
- CDC Prevention Page – Information about prevention, testing, and resources.
- Recommendations for Providing Quality STD Clinical Services (STD QCS) – Recommendations and tools intended to guide clinical practice standards in healthcare settings and optimize patient care.