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The Florida Department of Health in Duval County offers a robust range of services med at safeguarding your health through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. If you're looking for information on sexually transmitted diseases STDs, the resources here are designed to empower you with knowledge, facilitate early detection, offer guidance for treatment, and ensure confidentiality.
Tel: 904-253-1040
Mling Address:
921 N. Davis St., Bldg A, Suite 251
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Service Locations:
Comprehensive Care Center
Central Health Plaza
515 West 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Tel: 904-253-1040
South Jacksonville Family Health Center
Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Center for Women and Children
at Comprehensive Care Center
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call us at Tel: 904-253-1130
Did you know that many sexually transmitted diseases do not show symptoms? This makes regular testing crucial for everyone engaged in sexual activity. Protect yourself by using barriers such as condoms consistently.
Prevention Tips:
Use of Protection: Condoms offer significant protection agnst STD infections.
Educate Yourself: Learn how to use them effectively.
Therapeutic Approach:
STD treatment is avlable and, when appropriate, can cure many conditions. Early detection significantly reduces the risk of spreading the infection to others or experiencing severe health complications later on.
Signs You May Need Testing:
No Protection Used: If you've had sexual contact without using barriers with an individual whose STD status is unknown.
Multiple Partners Involved: Engaging in sex with multiple partners, including those who have had multiple partners themselves.
Injection Drug Use Partner: Having sex with a partner who injects drugs.
Sympto Watch For:
Discharge: Unusual discharge or pus from the penis or vagina
Lesions: Bumps or blisters resembling pimples on genital areas, in the mouth, lips, or anus.
Infection Symptoms: Pnful urination, frequent urination, burning sensation during sex.
Abnormal Bleeding: During or outside of menstruation periods.
Skin Rashes: General rash including palms and soles.
Jaundice-like Symptoms: Dark urine, loose stools, yellowing eyesskin
Genital Discomfort: Pn, redness, swelling, or soreness in genital areas.
Services Provided:
The clinic offers services for persons diagnosed with an STD and those who think they may have been exposed to one. HIV testing is also avlable as part of our comprehensive care.
We are committed to ensuring accessible services for all, which is why we offer eligibility-based payment options. Please see the Eligibility and Payment Policy for Clinical Services 162kb PDF for further information.
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