Our new article in @STI_BMJ “‘Self-testing’ vs ‘self-collection’: The critical role of consistent language in STI diagnostics.”
✨ Inconsistent terms create confusing across research, policy, & programs
✨Words shape how people access care
Read more at sti.bmj.com/content/early/…
✨ Inconsistent terms create confusing across research, policy, & programs
✨Words shape how people access care
Read more at sti.bmj.com/content/early/…
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
At risk of losing your SNAP/EBT?
Here is a list of food resources in Durham and Chatham County.
Donate too if you can!!
Here is a list of food resources in Durham and Chatham County.
Donate too if you can!!
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
As we brace for federal #SNAP cuts - please share this website with those in need.
Over 65 local food pantries in Durham are listed here : endhungerdurham.org/food-pantries/ #Durham
Over 65 local food pantries in Durham are listed here : endhungerdurham.org/food-pantries/ #Durham
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As this government shutdown continues, it is important to understand the role our government has had or could have had on protecting the health of millions against STIs. The cancellation of STI grants is only going to send of backwards in preventing these infections.
In a new op-ed, public health expert @AlisonFootman shares what STI funding cuts look like on the ground — and why it’s a warning we shouldn’t ignore: bit.ly/460WiwX
#HIVCare #PublicHealth
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There is a new chlamydia vaccine for koala bears! A great way to start Q4 doi.org/10.1002%2Fvetr…
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The latest #STIWatch newsletter is live!
✔️ Highlights from the #STIHIV25
✔️ What US research defunding means for #STIs
✔️ New WHO STI guidelines
✔️ Q&A with AVAC’s Alison Footman
✔️ New blog from global partners on advocacy priorities
📰 Read more: tinyurl.com/STIwatch
✔️ Highlights from the #STIHIV25
✔️ What US research defunding means for #STIs
✔️ New WHO STI guidelines
✔️ Q&A with AVAC’s Alison Footman
✔️ New blog from global partners on advocacy priorities
📰 Read more: tinyurl.com/STIwatch
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When left untreated, STIs can lead to serious complications. Defunding STI research leaves people vulnerable to infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, and cancers. STI funding must be sustained to protect people's health.
What happens when STI research gets defunded? STI expert @AlisonFootman lays it out in this must-read op-ed:
📉 Fewer HIV prevention tools
📉 Less access for underserved communities
📉 Lost momentum on DoxyPEP & prenatal care
More: bit.ly/460WiwX
#HIVCare #PublicHealth
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
What happens when STI research gets defunded? STI expert @AlisonFootman lays it out in this must-read op-ed:
📉 Fewer HIV prevention tools
📉 Less access for underserved communities
📉 Lost momentum on DoxyPEP & prenatal care
More: bit.ly/460WiwX
#HIVCare #PublicHealth
📉 Fewer HIV prevention tools
📉 Less access for underserved communities
📉 Lost momentum on DoxyPEP & prenatal care
More: bit.ly/460WiwX
#HIVCare #PublicHealth
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RT @PeterHotez: A new (and grim) economic forecast resulting from NIH budget cuts. Analysis by the Science Impacts team
t.co/YsiGL…
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
Join us for a webinar next month about STI and HIV testing on July 9th!
#HIV #STI #Webinar #FreeWebinar #AVAC #ASHA #Roche #STItesting
#HIV #STI #Webinar #FreeWebinar #AVAC #ASHA #Roche #STItesting
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Incredibly exciting to see this vaccination program move forward. I can't wait to see the impact this program is going to have on gonorrhea rates
🚨 Landmark gonorrhoea vaccination programme announced in England
BASHH warmly welcomes the excellent news that NHS England will roll out the world’s first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.
Please read our full response on the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4ja4tff
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
🌍 WHO is developing guidance on the use of #DoxyPEP to prevent certain #STIs.
As part of the guideline development process, we want to hear from people who may be interested in DoxyPEP. Your input matters!
📝 Complete our anonymous questionnaire (5-10 min).
🗓️ Deadline: 31 May 2025.
Available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. You can switch languages anytime.
Please share widely!
extranet.who.int/dataformv6/ind…
As part of the guideline development process, we want to hear from people who may be interested in DoxyPEP. Your input matters!
📝 Complete our anonymous questionnaire (5-10 min).
🗓️ Deadline: 31 May 2025.
Available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. You can switch languages anytime.
Please share widely!
extranet.who.int/dataformv6/ind…
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✨AVAC's brief on the global impact of US funding cuts to the STI field was just released! STI research and prevention efforts are being severely compromised during this new administration. stiwatch.org/worldwide-prev…
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
USAID Cuts Could Sever HPV Prevention | Think Global Health - goo.gl/alerts/8feLYS #GoogleAlerts
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
Vaccines don’t just save lives—they transform them.
➡️ For parents it means peace of mind.
➡️ For communities it means healthier children.
➡️ For nations it means stronger economies.
What do #vaccines mean to you? 🛡️
#WorldImmunizationWeek #HumanlyPossible
➡️ For parents it means peace of mind.
➡️ For communities it means healthier children.
➡️ For nations it means stronger economies.
What do #vaccines mean to you? 🛡️
#WorldImmunizationWeek #HumanlyPossible
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
Did you know that gonorrhea has developed resistance to all but one of the drugs designed to treat it?
Learn more about drug-resistant gonorrhea: bit.ly/4iYyShm
#STIWeek #AntimicrobialResistance
Learn more about drug-resistant gonorrhea: bit.ly/4iYyShm
#STIWeek #AntimicrobialResistance
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Happy #STIAwarenessWeek. To celebrate I bought a new koala print. Chlamydia infections in koalas is serious and these tenacious little buddies must be protected at all costs.
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH retweeted
April reminder: The HPV vaccine prevents 90% of cervical cancers! Schedule appointments for your children aged 9-26 before summer break begins. No insurance? No problem - many qualify for free vaccines. #WipeOutHPV #WipeOutAL #CervicalCancerPrevention operationwipeout.org
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The elimination of the CDC National STD Reference Laboratory has been horrific. We have lost the ability to monitor antimicrobial resistance for gonorrhea, which has become hesitant to nearly all treatment options. We need this lab to keep America healthy. change.org/p/protect-the-…
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