TO YOUR HEALTH : BROCHURES.Byline: - Daily News Staff and Wire Services To help raise awareness about a common sexually transmitted disease sexually transmitted disease (STD) or venereal disease, term for infections acquired mainly through sexual contact. Five diseases were traditionally known as venereal diseases: gonorrhea, syphilis, and the less common granuloma inguinale, , the American Social Health Association The American Social Health Association (ASHA) is an American non-profit organization established early 20th century, and currently active on issues concerning sexually transmitted diseases. History ASHA's roots stretch back to the Progressive-era social purity movement. will be giving away copies of a brochure about human papillomavirus (HPV HPV human papillomavirus. HPV abbr. human papilloma virus Human papilloma virus (HPV) ) this month, National STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialing) Long distance dialing outside of the U.S. that does not require operator intervention. STD prefix codes are required and billing is based on call units, which are a fixed amount of money in the currency of that country. Awareness Month. Some types of HPV can cause genital and anal warts, while other varieties have been linked to cervical cancer, according to ASHA. The disease has no cure, but treatment can remove warts. Besides explaining the basics about HPV, the brochure offers suggestions on how to discuss it and other STDs with a physician or other health-care professional. For a free copy of ``A Practical Guide for the Tongue-Tied: How to Talk With Your Health-Care Provider About HPV and Other STDs,'' call ASHA through April 30 at (800) 677-4100. The National Consumers League has released three new brochures in Spanish on over-the-counter medication safety. The pamphlets provide information on instructions, warnings and uses of antacids Antacids Definition Antacids are medicines that neutralize stomach acid. Purpose Antacids are used to relieve acid indigestion, upset stomach, sour stomach, and heartburn. and medications for asthma and allergies. The three new brochures are part of a series of six, including information on children's medicine, pain medications, and cough and cold medications. The league, which produced the brochures with funding from the Nonprescription non·pre·scrip·tion adj. Sold legally without a physician's prescription; over-the-counter. Drug Manufacturers Association, is a nonprofit membership organization representing consumers on issues such as health care, fair labor standards, and food and drug safety. Single copies of the series of six cost $1, to cover postage and handling. For details, call Theresa Smith at the league at (202) 835-3323, Ext. 130. |
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