Tag: STI
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HIV rates doubled in Ireland over past 12 months
Despite access to PrEP and at-home STI testing, HIV rates continue to increase in Ireland, especially among younger populations.
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Researchers seek ‘hidden’ cohort of Irish men having sex with men
A European-wide survey of sexual health and practices of men is urgently asking men who have sex with men to complete the latest version of their survey. With a particular focus on those who do not identify as gay or bisexual.
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Scotland : Syphilis rates highest in over 60 years among gay and bisexual men
Syphilis rates in Scotland are the highest in more than 60 years amid a spike in diagnoses among gay and bisexual men.
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New Safer Sex Guide Provides Crucial Advice On Prevention, Treatment, Wellness
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Heath (WWH), released an updated guide to practicing safer sex that includes essential tips to minimise the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).