This is available to all men and women aged 15 - 24 living in Somerset who have ever had sex.

What is Chlamydia?

• Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.
• If can affect men and women (whatever your sexuality).
• One in 12 sexually active 15 to 24 yr olds in Somerset will have Chlamydia.
• Most people do not know they are infected as they have no symptoms.
• Left untreated, it can lead to pain, infertility, and you can easily pass it on.

How can I get Chlamydia?

• By having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who already has it.
• Sharing sex toys
• A pregnant woman can pass the infection to her baby*
  (*If she is infected at the time of giving birth)

What can I do about it?

First:

• There is a simple screen you can do yourself to find out if you are infected.
• If you are infected it is easy to treat with a single dose of antibiotic tablets.

Then:

• Always use a condom and practice safe sex to prevent re-infection.

How can I get screened?

It&rsquos simple, free and confidential.

• Go on line to somerset.nhs.uk/chlamydia and order a DIY screening kit.
• Pee in the pot or use the swab in the privacy of your own bathroom.
• Complete the form choosing how you want to be informed of your result - by text, email, phone or letter.
• Put this form with your sample into the freepost envelope and drop it in the nearest post box.

Or

• You can pick up a DIY screening kit at:
• any of our contraceptive and sexual health clinics
• the minor injuries unit of any of our community hospitals
• your GP surgery
  Click on the following link to see Screening Sites in your area.

What happens next?

• You will receive your result by your chosen method within 2 weeks.
• We will sort out treatment for you and your partner
• We wont tell anyone about the screen without your permission