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American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
Phone: 1-800-227-8922
(919) 361-8400
Fax: (919) 361-8425
E-mail: info@ashastd.org (general information)
hsvnet@ashastd.org (questions about herpes)
hpvnet@ashastd.org (questions about human papillomavirus, genital warts, or preventing cervical cancer)
Web Address: www.ashastd.org
 

The mission of the American Social Health Association is to stop sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the harmful effects they have on individuals, families, and communities.


Planned Parenthood Federation of America
434 West 33rd Street
New York, NY  10001
Phone: 1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526)
(212) 541-7800
Fax: (212) 245-1845
Web Address: www.ppfa.org
 

The Planned Parenthood Federation of American provides comprehensive reproductive health care and consumer information about family planning, sexual health, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).


Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS)
130 West 42nd Street
Suite 350
New York, NY  10036-7802
Phone: (212) 819-9770
Fax: (212) 819-9776
E-mail: siecus@siecus.org
Web Address: www.siecus.org
 

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) develops, collects, and gives out information; promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, including sexually transmitted diseases; and advocates for the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.


STD National Hotline
Phone: 1-800-227-8922
 

The hot line is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Eastern standard time. It provides education, research, and public policy information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including minor and major STD infections. Referrals, information on prevention, and free pamphlets are available.



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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: May 9, 2007
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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