FREE STD/HIV testing on February 6 at most local health department clinics. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment or view a listing of local health departments.
A Risk for You and Your Baby: STDs During Pregnancy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) can be passed to your baby during pregnancy or birth, possibly creating complications. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested and if you think you may have been exposed to an STD or STI during your pregnancy.
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Protect Yourself Stay Safe
- Have sex with only one uninfected partner who has sex only with you.
- Use a condom with a water based lubricant during sex.
- Talk to your partner about past sex partners and needle drug use.
- Look closely at your partner for signs of a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD).
- Not having sex is the best way to protect yourself from STDs.
Don't Roll the Dice. Prepare Before You're There!
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Take Action
- Seek medical care if you have any symptoms of an STD.
- Get regular medical checkups to test for STDs.
- Get vaccinated for certain types of STDs.
If You Have an STD
- Wait to have sex until you finish your treatment. Ask your doctor how long you must wait before you can have sex.
- Tell your sex partner(s) about your STD.
- Be sure your partner is treated, too.
Learn About STDs
Contact Us
We are here to help. If you have any questions, please give us a call.
- In Columbia: (803) 898-0749
- STD/HIV Hotline: 1-800-322-2437
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