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06.12.26 Public Health Education Topic: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Per CDC: Key points Untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious condition, in women 1 in 8 women with a history of PID experience difficulties getting pregnant. You can prevent PID if you know how to protect yourself. What is PID? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. It is a complication often caused by some STIs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other infections that are not
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Jun 121 min read


06.09.26 Public Health Education Topic: Gonorrhea
Per CDC: Key points Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. People who are sexually active can get gonorrhea. Gonorrhea often has no symptoms, but it can cause serious health problems, even without symptoms. Symptoms in women Most women with gonorrhea do not have any symptoms. Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often mild and can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. Symptoms in women can include: Painful or burning sens
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Jun 92 min read


06.05.26 Public Health Education Topic: Genital Warts, HPV
Per CDC Key points HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can cause cancers later in life. You can protect your child from these cancers with HPV vaccination. Nearly everyone who is not vaccinated will get HPV at some point in their lives. Most HPV infections (9 out of 10) go away by themselves within 2 years. But sometimes, HPV infections will last longer and can cause some cancers. HPV infections can cause cancers of the: Cervix, vagina, and vulva Penis Anus B
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Jun 51 min read


06.02.26 Public Health Education Topic: Genital Herpes
Per CDC Key points Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. People who are sexually active can get genital herpes. Overview Genital herpes is an STI caused by two types of viruses – herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Oral herpes HSV-1 often causes oral herpes, which can result in cold sores or fever blisters on or around the mouth. However, most people with oral herpes do not have any sympto
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Jun 22 min read


05/29/26 Public Health Education Topic: Chlamydia
Per CDC: Key points Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. People who are sexually active can get chlamydia. What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI that can cause infection among men and women. It can cause permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible to get pregnant later. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb). Signs
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May 292 min read


Immunizations By Appointments for Berkeley County High School Students 6/2/26 & 6/3/26
Appointments are now being scheduled for June 2nd & 3rd to take place during the Free Sports Physical event at WVU ME- Berkeley Medical Center. Parents will be notified of tentative time and day of schedule appt. Appointments will be scheduled based on the health department receiving all necessary information. Parent/guardian must be present with the student for their appointment. Student Immunization Record & Insurance Information Required If the student is not a Berkeley Co
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May 261 min read