Worried about STDs? Get tested regularly & talk honestly with your partner.

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There are about 20 million new Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) infections in the United States each year. Half ofall new STDs each year are among young people. STDs aretransmitted through sexual contact between an infected person and his or her partner.

Many STDs show no symptoms, so it is a good idea to get tested at your local clinic or doctor's office. Some STDs can be treated if detected early enough. In order to reduce your risk, you can practice safe sex by using condoms and getting tested regularly if you're sexually active.

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