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Top 10 Reasons to Get Tested
- Most people do not use condoms correctly and consistently 100% of the time.
- Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are deadly!
- Two-thirds of all sexually transmitted infections occur in people 25 years of age and younger.
- By the age of 24, 1 in 3 sexually active people will have contracted a sexually tansmitted infection.
- Because you care about yourself and your partner!
- Many sexually transmitted infections can cause permanent, long-term harm if they are not treated early.
- To be sure you are not spreading a sexually transmitted infection.
- 80% of people with an STI show no symptoms
- Some STI's are non curable
- Testing services are available at The Health Service Clinic at 217-581-3013.