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10/19/2026

🎶 The phone dings in the middle of the night
My boo texts "When we gonna do this thing, huh?"
Oh, honey, dear, you know you're my number one
But baby — what is your status?
Oh, baby, what is your status? 🎶

If you're hoping to get an extra treat this Halloween, it's a great time to get tested! Knowing and sharing your STI status — along with tools like condoms, dental dams, or birth control — are important parts of having an empowered and healthy s*x life.

Find testing near you at gettested.cdc.gov or order at-home HIV tests at together.takemehome.org 🧡👻

10/16/2026

Have you seen the headlines and been haunted by the idea of s*xually transmitted diarrhea? Let's talk about it ➡️

10/15/2026

HIV testing, prevention, and care has come a long way since the '80s, but there's a long way yet to go to make it equitably accessible. National Latino AIDS Awareness Day is an important time to highlight both these truths.

This community continues to face barriers to accessing care. Did you know —
💡 Hispanic/Latino people accounted for 34% of all new HIV diagnoses in 2024, but represent only 19% of the population.
💡 Hispanic/Latino people made up just 18% of PrEP users in 2024.

This year's NLAAD theme, “Knowing Your HIV Status Is a Good Place to Start,” shows how all kinds of relationships begin with small, everyday moments... and no matter where a new relationship leads, knowing your HIV status is the best foundation for a healthy relationship with yourself and others.

Visit together.takemehome.org to access free HIV self-tests. ❤️

10/14/2026

Don't miss out on our webinar, coming up on Friday! Stigma, cost, distance, and multi-day waits for lab results keep patients from testing — and from ever returning for results. NCSD and OraSure Technologies, Inc. invite you to join our upcoming webinar, "Expanding the Impact of Rapid STI Testing in Community Health," to see how same-visit results change who gets tested and who gets treated. Register now: https://bit.ly/3VvAtnU

Join us to learn about:
💡 STI Burden in Texas: The prevalence and impact of HIV, HCV, and syphilis
💡Timely Diagnosis: Why fast diagnosis and treatment change outcomes
💡Point-of-Care Advantages: The case for rapid HIV, HCV, and syphilis testing
💡Case Application: Real scenarios suited to point-of-care testing
💡Integration Strategies: How to integrate rapid testing into your setting and lift screening rates

10/13/2026

Let's bust some myths this Herpes Awareness Day! Click through or head to our website to learn more ➡️

Did any of this surprise you? Misinformation is common around STIs, especially herpes. If this was new information for you, you're not alone, and there's even more to learn! Ongoing learning is an important part of breaking down stigma. The burden of disclosure and education shouldn't only be on those who know they're HSV positive.

Often the most damaging side effect of herpes is the social stigma, not the physical symptoms. HSV+ folks deal with a lot more rejection and ostracization than most other STIs, especially with s*x and dating... but it doesn't have to be that way.

Herpes happens — shame doesn't have to. 💙

10/09/2026

Public health is not optional 👏👏👏

As midterms approach, PriorityONE is talking about voter access and how public health is connected to participation. Join NCSD staff, Bettilou, and public health advocates each Thursday from 12-12:30 ET for our briefings to learn more and stay on top of all the changes in Washington, federal agencies, and across the country. We look forward to seeing you there 💙

Plus, browse our store to gear up for sweater season and show your support for public health!

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10/08/2026

Did you know that only 25% of people considered at risk of mpox have completed the full vaccination series? These gaps in vaccine coverage are compounded by declining public awareness: A recent survey found that 42% of respondents were aware of the mpox vaccine, and only 35% knew that mpox could be transmitted through s*xual contact.

While the initial mpox outbreak has subsided, it continues to circulate and remains a public health concern, especially for those at elevated risk. Want to learn how you can help? NCSD and the Vermont Department of Health are partnering to share strategies on integrating the mpox vaccine into existing STI programs and services in this AIM Virtual Exhibit Hall webinar with Bavarian Nordic.

Speakers Christopher Zivalich (NCSD) and Daniel Daltry (an NCSD member with VDH) will highlight trends from health department, clinical, and pharmacy settings across the U.S. and unpack how Vermont’s program leveraged its DIS workforce to increase mpox vaccine access.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3We9xsY

10/07/2026

Although the initial outbreak has subsided, mpox continues to circulate and remains an ongoing public health concern, particularly for populations at elevated risk. Despite the availability of Jynneos—the FDA-approved, two-dose vaccine that provides strong protection against mpox—only 25% of people considered at risk have completed the full vaccination series.

NCSD's latest policy aid is designed to help address disparities in mpox vaccination rates by highlighting practical, replicable strategies to improve vaccine awareness, access, and uptake. It examines approaches implemented across four jurisdictions:
💉 Vermont: Leveraging DIS expertise and infrastructure
💉 NYC: Enhancing clinical strategies for vaccine demand
💉 Chicago: Creating opportunities for community engagement and second doses
💉 Houston: Partnering with pharmacies

Our goal is to support health departments, clinics, and other public health agencies with incorporating mpox vaccination into existing programs and services, especially as gaps in vaccination coverage and declining public awareness persist. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ASSVXy

10/06/2026

Stigma, cost, distance, and multi-day waits for lab results keep patients from testing — and from ever returning for results. NCSD and OraSure Technologies, Inc. invite you to join our upcoming webinar, "Expanding the Impact of Rapid STI Testing in Community Health," to see how same-visit results change who gets tested and who gets treated. Register now: https://bit.ly/3VvAtnU

We'll be joined by our expert speaker, Cree Malone-Miller, from Avenue 360 Health + Wellness, a Houston-based federally qualified health center (FQHC). Avenue 360 delivers free rapid HIV, HCV, and syphilis testing across clinics, community venues, and a mobile unit.

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Drop-In-Social hour, including the many who were off-camera 💜 It was so fun to connect with DIS from across the country as we celebrated you today!

Whether or not you were able to join, you're all stars to us 🌟 Happy DIS Recognition Day from everyone at NCSD!

For special limited-edition merch, ways to stay connected, and additional resources, head to our website: https://bit.ly/4xjXxmx

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