Chlamydia

Chlamydia Screening

Chlamydia is the most common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) amongst under 25 year olds. Many people may have it without showing any symptoms. It’s easily treated with antibiotics, but left untreated can lead to infertility in both men and women.

It’s recommended young people under 25 take a yearly test or with change of partner. To request your free and private home testing kit (urine for men, self-swab for women), text
“SCREEN” with your name, age and address to 84010 or visit www.freetest.me.

Plus, If you're aged 16-24 and you complete and return a test between 1 July and 30 September 2010 you'll receive a free cinema voucher.

Some pregnant young women are missing out on being offered a Chlamydia test during their routine antenatal appointments. For more information about the potential risks of Chlamydia to your baby, please download the Chlamydia Pregnancy Leaflet.