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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* * If you think you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you'll need to visit a doctor, who will give you a check-up and test to see if you have a UTI. If you do have a UTI, you will be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. You cannot get UTI antibiotic medication without a prescription. | * * If you think you have a '''urinary tract infection (UTI)''', you'll need to visit a doctor, who will give you a check-up and test to see if you have a UTI. If you do have a UTI, you will be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. You cannot get UTI antibiotic medication without a prescription. | ||
* If you have a | * If you have a y'''east infection''', you can get treatment over-the-counter (no prescription needed). The most common yeast infection treatment in the United States is called "Monistat." There are different treatment plans (for example, 1 day, 3 days and 7 days). It's recommended to do more than 1 day to completely clear the infection. | ||
* You can get the HPV vaccine, like Gardasil, in SF. Contact your health provider for details. | * You can get the '''HPV vaccine''', like Gardasil, in SF. Contact your health provider for details. | ||
* You can access PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in San Francisco. | * You can access '''PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)''' in San Francisco at the following locations: [http://www.sfcityclinic.org/services/prep.asp San Francisco City Clinic], Planned Parenthood, SF General Hospital, HIVE, Native American Health Center, Mission Neighborhood Health Center, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, San Francisco Health Network, HealthRIGHT 360, Latino Wellness Center, Lyon-Martin Health Services, Haight-Ashbury Medical Clinic, Cole Street Youth Clinic @ Huckleberry Center, San Francisco VA Medical Center, and other locations. To find where PrEP is available in your zip code, click [https://www.pleaseprepme.org/ here]. | ||
* You can access PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) in San Francisco. | * You can access '''PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)''' in San Francisco. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||