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.
Sample Social Media Messages and Graphics
More than 2.5 million cases of STDs STIs were reported in 2021.

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.

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.

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

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

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Prepare Before You're There social media graphic

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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GYT

#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 STDs STIs were reported in 2021.

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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Customize Messages for Local STI Testing

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.

GYT

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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Talk. Test. Treat.

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

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Prepare Before You're There Social media graphic

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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Additional Resources

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