One in ten youngsters in Redbridge now have chlamydia

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One in ten youngsters in Redbridge now have chlamydia

Postby Mark » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:02 pm

One in ten youngsters in Redbridge now have chlamydia

HEALTH workers have hit the streets of Redbridge to warn youngsters against having unprotected sex...

Read the fulll story by clicking the link above.

Useful Resources:

Brook Ilford

Loxford Polyclinic
417 Ilford Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG1 2SN
Tel: 020 7387 8700

Opening Times:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the UK and it's on the increase.

Brook is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.

Redbridge Teenage Pregnancy Strategy
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Re: One in ten youngsters in Redbridge now have chlamydia

Postby alexdwsn12 » Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:56 am

It is very important for sexually active teenagers to have STI tests, as infections such as Chlamydia often have no symptoms, but can leave women infertile if untreated. Besides if Chlamydia not treated properly, can result in serious long-term health effects.
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