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Mpox Cases Almost Double from Last Year — Experts Worry Too Few People Are Vaccinated

Mpox cases in the United States are almost double what they were at this time last year. While rates still remain far lower than during the outbreak of 2022, experts worry too few people are vaccinated.

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.

Words Matter: Minimizing STI Stigma in Healthcare Settings

Talking about STIs is still considered taboo and conversations about sexual behavior are often uncomfortable—even in a healthcare setting. Learn ways to communicate without assumptions or judgment.

Syphilis Rates Surging in Newborns

Rates of Newborn Syphilis 10 Times Higher Than a Decade Ago The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sounding the alarm on newborn syphilis. Cases of infants born

Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Lead Progress in HIV Prevention and Treatment, But Disparities Still Exist

While CDC reported a decline in overall new HIV infections, disparities in HIV prevention and treatment remain.

Is One Shot of the HPV Vaccine Enough? New Study Shows Promising Results

Is one shot enough? A new study adds to evidence that one dose of the HPV vaccine might be enough to provide protection against cervical cancer.

Mpox Cases Inch Up, But We Know More Than We Did Last Summer

The CDC issued an advisory statement this month to remind individuals and healthcare providers that the mpox (formerly called monkeypox) outbreak we saw in the United States last summer is not over.

Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular

Testing for STIs at home? It’s possible, and an increasingly popular option. Read on to better understand how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.

Continuing Education for Healthcare Providers

In addition to other resources for healthcare providers, ASHA offers free online continuing education activities available for free CE credit.

Understanding Mpox and Your Sexual Health

Mpox is an infection caused by a virus. The mpox virus can be spread through close skin-to-skin contact with a person who is infected. Given that, mpox can be passed on by intimate sexual contact.