New Guidelines Released for Preventing STIs
A team of experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed new guidelines aimed at reducing the spread of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The guidelines, which were created after a thorough review of existing research, focus on the use of doxycycline as a prophylactic measure after engaging in vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The team considered a range of factors, including potential benefits and harms, to inform their recommendations.
In addition to reviewing scientific literature, the team consulted with a variety of experts and community members to gather diverse perspectives on the issue. The guidelines were also subject to a thorough peer review process and public comments before being finalized. The team hopes that these guidelines will help individuals make informed decisions about their sexual health and reduce the risk of STIs in the population.
Vocabulary List:
- Guidelines (noun): Official recommendations or advice on how to do something.
- Preventing (verb): Taking action to stop something from happening.
- Experts (noun): People with a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
- Spread (noun/verb): The process of something moving in different directions.
- Bacterial (adjective): Related to or caused by bacteria.
- Prophylactic (adjective/noun): Intended to prevent disease or infection.
