On 9/18, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day we focus on older adults. In 2024, NYers aged 60+ made up just 6% of all HIV dxs in NYS. but have the highest rates of concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnoses
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Measles cases are still spreading in NY & elsewhere. Those who have not completed their recommended vaccines can easily spread the infection & symptoms can escalate from fever, rash, sore throat & red watery eyes to very serious complications. More info: https://t.co/QYDQd2wY8h
The @HealthNYGov AIDS Institute is excited to announce the launch of the My Sexual Health Glow Up social media campaign!
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The @HealthNYGov Office of Sexual Health & Epidemiology developed a Data Insights on Sexual Health (DISH) to highlight the syndemic of #HIV, #HepC, #SubstanceUse, and #STIs.
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#Rural communities in the US have been greatly affected by the opioid epidemic, facing higher rates of deaths and systemic challenges in addressing the crisis. As the opioid crisis surged, the number of new #hepC cases increased. Read more: https://t.co/SQat8AmVDT
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In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, the RCDOH is encouraging residents to get tested for HIV. Knowing your HIV status can help you stay healthy and protect others. One in eight people living with HIV don’t know they are infected.
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The @HealthNYGov office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology (OSHE) recently launched a Doxy-PEP webpage to increase NYers’ awareness of this innovative approach to #STI prevention, including education materials for both patients and providers. https://t.co/xWfqIdjPgd
The New York State Department of Health is celebrating the kickoff to activities and celebrations that will be taking place across the State during Pride Month in June and throughout the summer. Read more here: https://t.co/Vx9OnwaelN
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On 5/6/26, NYS hosted the 4th Annual Hep C Elimination Progress Report virtual meeting to share progress toward reaching its elimination goals. The meeting materials and presentations are now available: https://t.co/MHTxKJTlfO
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2024 data is now available on the HCV dashboard! In 2024, there were 4,323 new hepatitis C diagnoses in NYS, a 9.7% decrease from 2023. Check out the dashboard to explore more data! https://t.co/wPJ6ieOR2V
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September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to highlight the impact of #HIV among gay, bisexual, and other #msm persons and to reflect on the progress made toward ending the epidemic in NY. @HealthNYGov@nycHealthy
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Contraception isn't just about health—it's about freedom! ✨
With it, you're the one in control, shaping your own future.
Join @UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—to champion bodily autonomy for all: https://t.co/G6i0alp418
#SexualJustice
It's World #SexualHealth Day.
Using male or female condoms – correctly and consistently – helps prevent pregnancy as well as HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections.
Looking after your sexual health is important for a happy, healthy and satisfying life. 👉https://t.co/aWXV8PU92Y
New Hep C data is now available on the #HCV Dashboard. In 2023 4,783 people were newly diagnosed with HCV in New York State, an 8% decrease from 2022.
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