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Sexual & Reproductive Health - Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual & Reproductive Health

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are types of infections that are spread through sexual contact. STI are sometimes called sexually transmitted diseases or STD.

There are many types of STI. Some are easily cured with medication prescribed by your doctor. Some have no cure.

Some types of STI are passed through oral, vaginal or anal intercourse, while others can be passed through skin to skin contact.

To learn more about the symptoms of different types of STI, how they are diagnosed and treated, go to Sexually Transmitted Infections Fact Sheets.

For more information on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Health Canada has an excellent fact sheet It’s Your Health: HPV .

HPV (Gardasil®) vaccinations now available (Downtown Clinic only)

Anyone can get an STI, at any age. Know the difference between Your Health: Safe, Safer and Unsafe Sex Practices to protect yourself.

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic

In Calgary, the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic is a service that provides:

  • Counseling and education
  • Diagnosis and treatment of an STI on a walk-in basis
  • Hepatitis B vaccine program
  • Confidential or anonymous HIV testing
  • Phone-in advice
  • Contact tracing, partner notification
  • Referrals

Phone (403) 955-6700 or drop-in at the STD clinic:

STC Clinic Location:

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre - 5th Floor
1213-4th Street S.W.

Calgary, Alberta T2R 0X7

STD Clinic Hours:

Monday – Wednesday 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fact Sheets

Select one of our fact sheets to learn more about the symptoms of different types of STI, how they are diagnosed and treated.
 

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