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Planned Parenthood providing free STD testing Testing for HIV,
gonorrhea and chlamydia will be available on a walk-in basis between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm at PPGMR's health center at 2430 Poplar Ave. The free testing event is open to both men and women. No blood draw or pelvic exam is
... read moreState records a new high in reported STDs in 2010 Reports of chlamydia, syphilis and
gonorrhea cases numbered more than 17700 last year; there were more than 15000 reports of chlamydia alone. Peter Carr, the manager of the STD and HIV Section of the Health Department, said syphilis cases also rose to
... read moreGonorrhea outbreak hits ACT Health officials are concerned by a spike in
gonorrhea cases in the ACT, with rates of the sexually transmitted disease reaching their highest levels in 20 years. The total number of
gonorrhea cases stands at 45 for this year compared
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