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 #STDreport 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.
Surveillance data show that chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis increased across the U.S. in 2021, with more than 2.5 million cases reported. Infections continue to forge ahead, compromising the nation’s health. https://bit.ly/3LYAytA #STDreport #STIweek
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Our nation’s prevention efforts struggle to keep pace with the growing syphilis epidemic. The most tragic outcome of the epidemic is syphilis among babies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LYAytA #STDreport #STIweek
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Racial/ethnic and sexual minority groups remain disproportionately affected by STIs. To reverse disparities, we must address social, cultural & economic conditions that make it more difficult for sexually active people to stay healthy. https://bit.ly/3LYAytA #STDreport #STIweek
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Holistic, coordinated care is critical for addressing overlapping epidemics of #STIs, #HIV, substance use, and viral #hepatitis. Here’s what needs to be done: https://bit.ly/3KWpHwF #STDreport #STIweek
Latest #STDreport data show more than 2.5 million U.S. cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis were reported in 2021. You can take steps to protect yourself & your partner(s): https://www.cdc.gov/std/saw/pbyt/start-here.htm. https://bit.ly/3KwcZV2 #STDreport #STIweek
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#STDreport data show increases across the U.S. in 2021. 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 #STIweek
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More than 2.5 million cases of STIs were reported in 2021.
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 #STDReport
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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] #STDreport #STIweek
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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 #STDreport #STIweek
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 #STDreport #STIweek
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The following FREE patient and provider materials are available.
- Customizable infographic – Customize the printable infographic with your local statistics
- 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.