Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County provides STD testing, treatment, and education. These services are provided on a sliding fee scale determined by income and is strictly confidential.

Testing and treatment is provided to protect sex partners and unborn children from the serious effects that may result from untreated syphilis, gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted diseases. Services and in formation are confidential.

Did You Know?

• STDs affect people of all races, ages, and sexual orientations.
• STDs cost the U.S. health care system $17 billion every year and cost individuals even more.
• Less than half of people who should be screened receive recommended STD screening services.
• Each year, untreated STDs cause at least 24,000 women in the U.S. to become infertile.

The Florida Department of Health's 3T's to Prevent the Spread of STDs:

1. Talk: Talk to your partner and your health care provider about risk factors, safer sex methods, and testing
2. Test: Make an appointment for STD testing
3. Treat: Treat the disease and avoid additional health problems