Saturday, August 13, 2011

Massachusetts Tries Out Plan to Fight Chlamydia



An STI called Chlamydia -- which affects gays and straight alike -- is reaching epidemic proportions, being the #1 sexually transmitted infection in the country. Health officials in Massachusetts have come up with a way to fight the disease: Allow sexual partners of those who have been diagnosed to get treated over the counter.

The Boston Globe reported on Aug. 11 that health officials have approved the plan, which makes it easy to get the antibiotic to treat Chlamydia without going to a doctor and getting a prescription. Full story here!



Love Ya Bunches

No comments:

Post a Comment