Sexually Transmitted Diseases

What Sexually Transmitted Diseases:-

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are transmitted through body
  contact during sex.
  
  They are caused by viruses, bacteria and parasites. They can also be known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
  
  Some of the more common or well-known STDs include HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. STDs are passed on by having sex with someone who is infected, and some are easier to transmit than others.
  
  Using a condom should protect you from becoming infected.

• Many STDs have very few or no symptoms, so it is not easy to know if you are infected.
  
  If caught early enough, many STDs, such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia, can be easily treated.
  
  You can also be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. Other STDs, such as HIV, cannot be vaccinated against or easily cured.
  
  There are however treatments available which can control the effects of HIV. If STDs are not treated, they can lead to serious health problems. You are also more likely to become infected with HIV if you are already infected with an STD.
  
  If anyone is concerned about having an STD, they should visit their local Sexual Health or GUM Clinic for advice, testing and treatment.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Links

• BBC News - Sexually Transmitted Infections
  There has been a big increase in sexually transmitted diseases. BBC News Online provides details of the most common forms.

• Johns Hopkins Hospital STD Unit
  

  Regular updates on STD issues, including guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of STDs, CME forum for the trained physician.

• European HIV/STD Prevention in Sex Workers
  

  Comprehensive resource of safer sex information for sex workers in Europe.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
Halifax

• Calderdale Health Care NHS Trust

Department of GUM
Laura Mitchell Sexual Health Centre
Great Albion Street
Halifax
HX1 1YR

Tel: 01422 305553
Tel: 01422 305509
Tel: 01422 363541
Fax: 01422 305556

Opening Times

Monday: Men 2pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday: Women 9.30am - 12 pm, Men 1.30pm - 4pm
Wednesday: Men 1pm - 2pm
Thursday: Women 5pm - 7pm, Men 3pm - 4pm

Staff Available for telephone enquiries on: 01422 305553 between 9am - 5pm Monday - Wednesday and 9am - 7pm on a Thursday

 

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• Calderdale Healthcare NHS Trust

  St Johns Health Centre
  Lightowler Road
  West Yorkshire
  Halifax

   

  Tel: 01422 341661

  Opening Times

  Thursday: 9am - 12pm

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
Todmorden

• Young Persons Clinic / Family Planning

Todmorden Health Centre
Rose Street
Todmorden
West Yorkshire
OL14 5AT

Tel: 01706 815717

Opening Times

Tuesday: 4pm - 7.30pm
Young persons clinic on Tuesdays from 4pm - 6pm

 

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
Sowerby Bridge

• Calderdale Healthcare NHS Trust
  
  

  Sowerby Bridge Family Planning Clinic
  Allan House Clinic Annexe
  Station Road
  Sowerby Bridge
  West Yorkshire
  
  

  Tel: 01422 832063

  
  

  Opening Times

Monday: 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Wednesday: 9.30am - 12pm

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
Brighouse

• Calderdale Healthcare NHS Trust

Brighouse Health Centre
Lawson Road
Brighouse
West Yorkshire

Tel: (Brighouse) 712515

Opening Times

Tuesday: 6pm - 8pm
Thursday: 6pm - 8pm
Friday: 1st and 3rd of month 9.30am - 12pm

 

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