Think that you can't or won't get an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)?

Every year, almost 4 million American teenagers get an STD. If you've had sex, you could be infected with one or more STDs such as genital herpes, chlamydia, or human papilloma virus (HPV). Some STDs cause symptoms. Others don't. You could have one now and not even know it. Some STDs make you sick today and others cause problems later in life--serious problems like cancer or infertility. So you may want to get the facts straight!

How can you get an STD? By having sex (vaginal, anal, oral sex) with an infected person.

How can I avoid being infected with an STD? Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only certain way to avoid being infected. If you haven't had sex, your chances of getting HPV are small. If you've already had sex, get checked out by having a comprehensive STD screening.

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