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Condoms - Where and how to get them

STD or STI? The term STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) is now commonly used in the place of STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). STI is more encompassing, including infections that may be asymptomatic. The term STI is used more frequently on this site but please note that the term STD may still be used in some links and earlier publications.

What's New

Sex Sense - Second Edition
Information on all forms of contraception available in Canada. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) (February 2006)

It's Your Health - Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV),Health Canada (January 2006)

Before the Bris: How to Protect Your Infant Against Herpes Virus Infection Caused by metzitzah b’peh
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (December 13, 2005)

Addendum to the "Follow-up" section of the Interim Statement on the Diagnosis, Treatment and Reporting of LGV in Canada. (December 14, 2005)

Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Epi Update (November 2005)

Early release of the Syphilis chapter from the revised Canadian Sexually Transmitted Infections Guidelines. (October 2005)

Mandate

Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections provides national leadership and co-ordination through programs which develop and support surveillance and targeted research studies, develop evidence-based national standards and policy, and provide the timely dissemination and exchange of information. We work in concert with provinces and territories, non-governmental organizations, and health care providers to improve and maintain the sexual health and well-being of the Canadian population by preventing and controlling sexually transmitted diseases and their complications including infertility and cancer.

NEED MORE INFORMATION  Contact us at:

Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Community Acquired Infections Division
Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Public Health Agency of Canada
A.L. 6201C
100 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Fax: (613) 957-0381

[Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control]