So… who’s Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the UK. Rates are highest in young people, with 1 in 10 sexually active people under 25 infected. Most people with Chlamydia have no symptoms. If it is left undiagnosed and untreated, Chlamydia can cause long-term problems including infertility and pain.

Fact: Between 1995 and 2003 the rates of Chlamydia in young women age 16-19 has more than doubled.

It's important to test yourself every year and whenever you have sex with someone new.

Where can I get tested?

The Avon NHS Chlamydia Screening Programme provides free, confidential self-test kits to people under 25 years old. The test is simple, painless and you do not need to be examined. Chlamydia is usually easy to treat with tablets.

The test kits are available from all sexual health services, school and college nurses, youth workers and many pharmacies and GP practices. A test can also be posted to you.

For more information contact:
Tel: 0845 180 0050
Email: csp.avon@nhs.net

Remember you cannot tell by looking at someone whether they have an STI!

Remember ... you should never feel pressured into having sex. It should be a decision that both you and your partner make together. It is illegal to have sex if you are under 16. Health professionals can provide confidential sexual health information, advice and contraception to you whatever your age if have decided to have sex.

Want more info about condoms and sexual health?

Visit www.ruthinking.co.uk
And www.condomessentialwear.co.uk

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