Ask A Specialist: What Are the Recommendations for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Screening in Primary Care?
Ask A Specialist: What Are the Recommendations for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Screening in Primary Care? https://pediatricsnationwide.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AdobeStock_91559062-header-1024x575.jpg 1024 575 Cynthia Holland-Hall, MD https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=96&d=mm&r=g
STI screening is recommended for all sexually active adolescents. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 1 in 4 teens have an STI. Safe sexual practices and routine screening can prevent these infections – that’s where health care providers come in. By offering routine testing for all sexually active teens in addition to safe…