Most Americans misunderstand which sexually transmitted infections have preventive vaccines

Most Americans misunderstand which sexually transmitted infections have preventive vaccines

While data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the total number of U.S. cases of three sexually transmitted infections (STIs) declined from 2022-24, infection rates remain 13% higher than a decade ago. CDC provisional data show more than 2.2 million U.S. cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in 2024.

Survey Highlights Persistent Uncertainty on STI Vaccines | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania

While most people are aware of how sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spread, there are gaps in knowledge about which can be prevented through vaccination. The post Survey Highlights Persistent Uncertainty on STI Vaccines appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.