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CONFIDENTIALITY:
I understand that the
information that I provide will be treated as confidential in accordance with
Vernon's Statutes, Code of Public Health Section 81.046 which does not allow the
sharing of STD case follow-up information to any party outside the public health
team with a need to know. STD information cannot be made public upon subpoena or
otherwise except in the cases involving minors under the age of 13, or if the
information provided suggests child abuse.
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STD/HIV Prevention
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Limiting your number of sex partner(s) helps reduce your risk of
getting an STD. But remember, just because you and your partner may be monogamous
with each other, the risk of getting an STD is increased by the number of
previous sexual partner(s) either partner has had.
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There are many alternatives to intercourse, like mutual or
self-masturbation.
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Use latex condoms correctly for any type
of sex (vaginal, oral or anal) from start to finish.
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Use water-based lubricant for vaginal sex.
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Abstinence, or not having oral, vaginal or anal sex, is the best way to protect
yourself. It is possible to get an STD even without having intercourse; through
skin-to-skin contact.
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