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So much to know.

Did you know that drug and alcohol abuse can increase your risk of contracting a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) such as chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea or even HIV/AIDS, or that 1 in 4 college students has an STD?

Taking steps to protect yourself is as simple as getting to know your partner and having an open discussion before engaging in sex. Make sure to get tested and take precautions to prevent infecting others if you test positive.

Individuals who are infected with sexually transmitted diseases are at least 2 to 5 times more likely than uninfected individuals to acquire HIV.

Are you between the ages of 9-26? If so, you can get the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine called either Cervarix or Gardasil. It works by preventing the most common types of HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital warts. To learn more, speak to your health care provider or visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hpv/

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