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An older couple kisses while holding up a hand—STIs in older adults

STIs in Older Adults are Rising—Up to Seven Times Higher Than 2012

STIs in older adults have increased dramatically over the past several decades, and we’re still not talking about it.
Not today, cancer. No deaths from cervical cancer

A Breakthrough—No Deaths from Cervical Cancer in Young Women in England

For the first time ever, there were no deaths from cervical cancer among young women ages 20-24 in England over a five-year period. This is great news and adds to evidence that widespread HPV vaccination saves lives.
A series of vaccine vials with vaccines to prevent STIs

Survey Says…Not Enough People are Aware of Vaccines to Prevent STIs

While most adults know the most common STIs, there’s still confusion about lesser-known infections, vaccines to prevent STIs, and whether sitting on a toilet seat is risky (it’s not).