HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
"Did You Know?" is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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March 29, 2013
- The latest estimates [PDF-1.6MB] show there are about 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US each year, costing the health-care system nearly $16 billion in direct medical costs.
- Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) accounts for the majority of prevalent STIs in the United States. Genital herpes, hepatitis B, and HIV are other viral STIs; together they account for nearly one-quarter of all prevalent STIs.
- CDC’s fact sheets are useful tools for sharing STI prevention messages and are available for syndication on partners’ websites.
November 30, 2012
- One in four of all new HIV infections occur among youth ages 13‒24 years, yet 60 percent of youth with HIV are unaware they are infected.
- HIV testing, especially for youth at risk, helps prevent the spread of HIV and save lives.
- Many effective interventions have been shown to reduce risky behaviors among youth.
August 24, 2012
- CDC just updated the NCHHSTP Atlas with viral hepatitis and TB surveillance data.
- You can create interactive maps and charts, and view data trends over time and location for HIV, AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, viral hepatitis, and TB.
- You can also download the Atlas buttons for your websites and view a video tutorial on key features.
August 17, 2012
- CDC recently revised its gonorrhea treatment guidelines because the oral antibiotic cefixime is becoming less effective in treating this sexually transmitted disease.
- Gonorrhea affects over 700,000 people annually and can lead to life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and infertility—caused by pelvic inflammatory disease—and increase the likelihood of HIV transmission.
- There are important steps [PDF-214KB] state and local health departments and others can take to address the potential threat of drug-resistant gonorrhea.
July 27, 2012
- Today the HIV epidemic is far less visible, even though 1.1 million Americans live with HIV and approximately 50,000 more become infected each year.
- Fear, discrimination, and complacency continue to hamper progress against HIV, even though most Americans understand how the disease is transmitted.
- By promoting the Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign, you can help the public get the facts, get tested, and get involved [PDF - 1.1MB].
June 22, 2012
- Currently, 34 million people worldwide live with HIV/AIDS—more than two-thirds of them in developing countries.
- Three key interventions have drastically reduced new HIV infections, putting us on the path to an AIDS-free generation.
- You can support the fight against global HIV/AIDS by raising awareness using social media tools.
May 11, 2012
- Up to 75% of the 4.4 million Americans with chronic viral hepatitis don’t know they are infected.
- CDC now offers a five-minute online Hepatitis Risk Assessment that provides tailored testing and vaccination recommendations.
- May 19th is the first ever National Hepatitis Testing Day; check to see if there are any events planned in your community.
January 20, 2012
- CDC released new guidelines [PDF-2.2MB] to keep HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD, and tuberculosis data safe, secure, and confidential.
- Ensuring common standards for data security and confidentiality allows programs to use and share data more effectively, which can improve the delivery of prevention and care services.
- You can find more information on how program collaboration and service integration is being implemented in six state and local jurisdictions.
December 2, 2011
- 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV; 1 in 5 don't know it.
- There is new hope for stopping HIV: HIV care and medicines help keep people with HIV healthy and can prevent HIV transmission to others.
- We have more proven prevention tools than ever to help stop the spread of HIV; however, continued and intensified efforts are needed.
June 24, 2011
- CDC-supported health departments provided 2.8 million HIV tests in 25 hard-hit areas across the nation in just three years.
- More than 18,000 Americans living with HIV learned their HIV status for the first time due to these expanded HIV testing efforts.
- National HIV Testing Day is Monday, June 27; find out what you can do to promote HIV testing.
May 20, 2011
- 4.4 million Americans have chronic Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, both leading causes of primary liver cancer.
- Many Americans living with chronic hepatitis infections don't know they're infected; increased screening and earlier detection can save lives.
- HHS recently released the Combating the Silent Epidemic: Action Plan for Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis.
December 17, 2010
- What happens every 9½ minutes in the United States?
- CDC released new STD treatment guidelines on December 17, 2010.
- The Guide to Community Preventive Services has evidence-based comprehensive risk reduction interventions for adolescents to prevent or reduce the risk of pregnancy, HIV and other STDs.
December 10, 2010
- OSTLTS launched their 1st Vital Signs Webinar on HIV on December 6, 2010.
- The Guide to Community Preventive Services has evidence-based recommendations for reducing sexual risk behaviors in adolescents .
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CDC hosted a Grand Rounds: Targeted Paths to HIV Prevention on December 16, 2010.
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