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When testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI) our Adolescent Medicine department on average sees an 11% positivity rate. Recently, cases have...
When testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI) our Adolescent Medicine department on average sees an 11% positivity rate. Recently, cases have spiked, with June having a 23% positivity rate. In some cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, teens have been home more without as much adult supervision, leading to these increased rates. Teresa Fletcher, adolescent medicine nurse practitioner, offers tips to help teens prevent pregnancies and STIs. | Akron Children's