Although not all diseases and infections can be cured, there are ways you can protect yourself from them.

Ways to Prevent Diseases

• Abstinence: not engaging in sex is the most effective way to prevent disease
• Vaccination: protect yourself from Hepatitis B and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by receiving a series of shots
• Lower Sex Partners: those with lower number of sex partners are at lower risk of sexually transmitted infections
• Practice Monogamy: you can avoid STIs by having sex with only one person who is also uninfected
• Condoms: the proper use of condoms can effectively prevent STIs by up to 98%