UNT Student Health and Wellness Center comments on use of Docycyline Guidelines released by the CDC

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 11/15 UNT Campus, Denton- As new guidelines surrounding the use of a commonly used drug to prevent STIs were released by the CDC, The UNT Student Health and Wellness Center has commented on the use of the drug within their premises.


“The guidelines referred to above are draft guidelines and not recommendations that have been fully adopted yet.” A representative from the UNT Student Health and Wellness Center told me “The CDC is collecting public input and comments on these proposed new guidelines through November 16, 2023. Given that this is something that is still being actively investigated, the SHWC is not offering this service at this time but may consider doing so in the future after more definitive evidence is presented.”


The UNT Student Health and Wellness Center often analyzes new guidelines as they come out from the CDC and tries to follow what local health officials recommend doing.


 “As more information becomes available about the use of doxycycline for prevention of STIs, we may consider adding this service to students.” A UNT Student Health and Wellness Center spokesperson said. 

 

The drug is a common antibiotic used by most providers after the infection has happened. If you have ever had a serious bacterial infection in your life you have likely taken Doxycycline as a means to help get rid of it. The new CDC recommendation would make Doxycycline a recommended drug for men immediately after sex to prevent STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. 


The new drug might come especially in handy, as both the UNT Student Health and Wellness Center and the CDC reported an increase in STIs since a report by the CDC in July 2021. 


“STI rates are increasing in general across the nation and we have seen a similar trend here at the SHWC. We strongly encourage regular testing for infections as well as using appropriate barrier methods to help prevent the spread of STIs.


The new guidelines are up for public comment and are available to the public on the CDC website.

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