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Mpox

CDC Warns About Worrisome New Mpox Outbreak

An outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worrying public health officials. This is the largest outbreak in the country’s history and is caused by a deadlier type of the virus than the one that spread across the globe in 2022.

Doctor holding a sign that says herpes

HSV Rates Dropping

[post_date] Rates of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) dipped between 1999 and 2016 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among those

Get tested for STDs

Get Tested

Getting Tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections Many people think they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The truth is many STIs have no signs or symptoms

Our Experts

James Allen, MD, MPH James R. Allen is a former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA). During his career, Dr. Allen has held key

Position Statements

Position Statements ASHA publishes Position Statements on emerging issues in health policy as part of its advocacy work. These statements are intended to reflect the perspective of Americans affected by

Vaccines

Vaccines

Vaccines Give your sex life a shot in the arm! Vaccines can prevent many diseases, including some that are sexually transmitted, like HPV and hepatitis. One important prevention tool against