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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, April 27 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Jetport Committee Meeting The Jetport Committee Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2021 has been cancelled. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, May 3 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Planning Board *Due to the COVID-19 Restrictions set forth by Governor Roy Cooper and the Face Covering Proclamation adopted by the Harnett County Commissioners, face coverings and social distancing practices will be ... |
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Harnett County Development Review Board The Harnett County Development Review Board will hold their regular meeting at 9 a.m. Currently this meeting is being held through electronic correspondence. Information on how to interact will be ... |
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Patriots Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mark your 📅 for May 5 at 11am! We are excited to announce the opening of Patriots Park, located at 721 Ponderosa Road in Cameron. Join us in-person for a ... |
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Harnett County Board of Adjustment *Due to the COVID-19 Restrictions set forth by Governor Roy Cooper and the Face Covering Proclamation adopted by the Harnett County Commissioners, face coverings and social distancing practices will be ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. ... |
While sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect individuals of all ages, STDs take a particularly heavy toll on young people. CDC estimates that youth ages 15-24 account for almost half of the 26 million new sexually transmitted infections that occurred in the United States in 2018.
What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? STDs are diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. These include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, and HIV. Many of these STDs do not show symptoms for a long time. Even without symptoms, they can still be harmful and passed on during sex.
If I get an STD, how will I know? Many STDs don’t cause any symptoms that you would notice. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to get tested. You can get an STD from having sex with someone who has no symptoms. Just like you, that person might not even know he or she has an STD.
Where can I get tested? There are places that offer teen-friendly, confidential, and free STD tests. This means that no one has to find out you’ve been tested. Call the Health Department to make an appointment 910-893-7550.
Put Yourself to the Test: Knowing your STD status is a critical step to stopping STD transmission.
If you know you are infected you can take steps to protect yourself and your partners. Be sure to ask your healthcare provider to test you for STDs — asking is the only way to know whether you are receiving the right tests. And don’t forget to tell your partner to ask a healthcare provider about STD testing as well. Many STDs can be easily diagnosed and treated. If either you or your partner is infected, both of you need to receive treatment at the same time to avoid getting re-infected.
For more information click here to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site.