The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases Department is responsible for mitigating the spread of STDs, mainly HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, through the utilization of investigative techniques.
STIs or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are usually passed through sexual contact with an infected partner. They include many diseases such as HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, genital warts, hepatitis, syphilis, and others.
STDs are widespread – more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. are infected each year. Having a STI can make you more likely to get HIV.
Talk about your testing needs with your health care provider.
Get Tested
Protect yourself and get tested right away if you think you have any symptoms, or think you’ve been exposed to an STD. Many STDs don’t have any symptoms, especially in women. We offer low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
To schedule an appointment, call the Melbourne, Titusville, or Viera Clinic.
Health Education and Risk Reduction Program
This free program provides information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. It is a graphic presentation that shows signs and symptoms of a variety of diseases. Other discussion topics include counseling and testing procedures, as well as safer sex practices. Recommended for teenagers, parents and single groups. Also recommended for organizations that have a genuine interest in the HIV/AIDS dilemma.
For more information about the Health Education and Risk Reduction Program, call 321-690-6459.