STD Introduction

Welcome to the STD section of the CDC NPIN Website. The table below will help you find what you need in this section.

If you need to know:	Select:
The most recent activities, news, or publications about STD prevention	What's New
The current state of STD infection in the United States with an overview of key issues, risk groups, and statistics	STDs Today
What the CDC's prevention strategies are How to reduce your risk of STD infection	Prevention Today
What HIV/AIDS and TB have to do with STDs	Making the Connection
Current CDC guidelines and recommendations for the detection, treatment, and care of STDs	CDC Guidelines and Recommendations
What successful STD prevention programs have in common How you can put those elements in place in your program	Program Management
How to find counseling, testing, and referral services	Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR)
The relevant CDC guidelines for surveillance activities What is the latest surveillance data How can your health department manage STD data	Surveillance and Data Management
How to plan, develop, and measure education, outreach, and risk reduction activities What types of risk reduction activities work best in specific settings What resources NPIN has that will help you reach your education and outreach goals	Education and Outreach
Basic information about STD prevention, transmission, and testing	FAQs and Basic Facts