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Sexually Transmitted Disease (view source)
Revision as of 05:03, March 20, 2007
, 05:03, March 20, 2007→Prevention
== Prevention ==
== Prevention ==
STDs are most easily prevented by abstinence, which is avoidance of sexual contact. The second most-effective method of prevention is the proper use of latex condoms, which can be subject to failure.
STDs are most easily prevented through abstinence from sexual content. Latex condoms can prevent against many, but not all, STDs, but they are not 100% affective.
Vaccines are not widely available for STDs. An [[HPV vaccine]] has recently been released for protection against certain, but not all, strains of HPV.
Vaccines are not widely available for STDs. An [[HPV vaccine]] has recently been released for protection against certain, but not all, strains of HPV.