April is STD Awareness Month
Take Control. Get the Facts. Get Tested.
There are nearly 19 million new cases of sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. each year, but obvious symptoms often
don’t develop and many people
who contract an STD are unaware they and there partners are at risk. With this
in mind the American Social Health Association (ASHA) recognizes April as National
STD Awareness Month, and emphasizes testing as a key component for sexual health.
Learn more! Click
here to read ASHA's press release about STD Awareness Month. You can
learn
more about STDs and how to protect yourself on ASHA's website. Also check
out our new
condom animation to
learn how to use condoms consistently and correctly.
Get Involved! Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about the
scope of STD epidemic and the need for testing.
Click
here for a sample letter you can use.
Raise Awareness! Print and post ASHA's
2008 STD
Awareness Month Poster in your school, clinic, or office.

In recognition of STD Awareness month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also offers brochures, posters, and innovative e-cards designed to raise awareness about STDs and their health consequences. Visit the CDC site to learn basic facts, download materials, and find a testing site in your area.
