Information for adults

Sexually transmissible infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and viral hepatitis are significant public health issues for Queenslanders.

On this site, you can:

• Learn how to reduce your risk of catching STIs and blood borne viruses (BBVs):
     -  Have a sexual health check
     -  Practice safe sex
     -  Practice safe injecting (external website)
• Learn more about common STIs and their symptoms
• Order a chlamydia home testing kit online
• Find out more about blood borne viruses, including HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis
• Locate your nearest sexual health clinic or find out who to contact in an emergency
• Notify partners of infection
• Watch animated movies on STIs and BBVs
• Locate information on emergency contraception
• Locate Queensland wide community based organisations
• Download common forms and sexual health resources

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Last Updated: 19 March 2012
Last Reviewed: 08 September 2011