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Find the NCC on Facebook!
The National Chlamydia Coalition is now on Facebook. To follow the NCC, simply visit our page and click the "like" button. Don't forget to share it with your friends and colleagues!
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Dear Colleague,
Welcome to NCC News. This online newsletter was created to keep you up-to-date on all things chlamydia and related areas of interest. We hope you will find it useful and informative. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues who also may find it of use. |
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Webinar on Reconceptualizing Screening for Chlamydia Control
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 As part of the STD Prevention Science Series, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hosting a free, live webinar, "STD Prevention Science Series: Reconceptualizing Screening for Chlamydia Control: Process Considerations, Targets and Outcomes" on September 25, 2014 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. Dr. Edward W. Hook III, M.D., Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine is presenting. Dr. Hook is also a member of and spokesperson for the National Coalition for Sexual Health. |
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New Long-term Study of HPV Vaccine Effectiveness
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A new long-term study published in Pediatrics shows that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine appears to protect against the virus for at least eight years. The vaccine or a placebo shot was given to 1,781 sexually inactive boys and girls aged 9 to 15. After eight years, those who received the vaccine still had antibodies against HPV, and none had developed any of the diseases or conditions associated with HPV. Despite the vaccine's benefits, only about 57% of girls aged 11 to 15 are getting the first dose of the vaccine, and only 33% are getting all three doses. Among boys, 34% are getting the first dose of the vaccine, but only about 14% are getting all three doses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all kids aged 11 to 12 should get all three doses.
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National Action Plan for the Detection, Prevention, and Management of Infertility Released
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently  released the National Public Health Action Plan for the Detection, Prevention, and Management of Infertility. This plan focuses on promoting prevention; early detection and treatment of medical conditions that can threaten fertility, including chlamydia infection; and encouraging health behaviors that can help maintain and preserve fertility. Furthermore, this publication aims to reduce exposures to environmental, occupational, and infectious agents that can threaten fertility.
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World Sexual Health Day
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September 4, 2014, is World Sexual Health Day! The second annual North American celebration will be held in New York City at the Cutting Room, and will feature the work, talents and attendance of community supporters, bestselling authors, celebrities, and renowned sexuality experts. The dynamic event will  focus on "what does sexual well being mean to you?" The National Coalition for Sexual Health's (NCSH) co-director, Susan Gilbert, will serve on the panel.
In affiliation with the World Association for Sexual Health, over 30 countries worldwide will celebrate and recognize the need for developing and supporting sexology and sexual rights for all. According to the National Coalition for Sexual Health, being sexually healthy means being able to enjoy a healthier body, a satisfying sexual life, positive relationships, and peace of mind.
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Archive of STD and Primary Care Integration Webinar Now Available
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 An archive of the recent webinar "STD and Primary Care Integration: Lessons Learned from the National Partners Collaborative" is now available. The webinar (hosted by the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD)) offered observations and lessons learned about efforts to advance the integration of STD-related public health services and primary care in various parts of the country. The work was undertaken to assist local and state public health departments and primary care providers in anticipating and responding to expanded health insurance.
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HHS Adds New Programs to Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Programs List
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a website to provide information on programs that significantly impact sexual activity, contraceptive use, STIs, pregnancies, or births among young people 19 years of age or younger. Four new programs with evidence of effectiveness were identified in this update to the TPP Evidence Review. The website provides communities with resources and information about evidence-based program models that may be a good fit for their community.
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| New Webpage of Laws, Policies, and Legal Review Tools
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The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB  Prevention created a webpage that lists legal reviews and tools related to school health, HIV, STDs, TB and other STD prevention programs. This list, which includes resources such as the state-specific legal status of Expedited Partner Therapy for STDs, will expand to include viral hepatitis resources when they become available.
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