Antibiotic pill for STI prevention available in San Francisco
An antibiotic pill to prevent STIs among gay men is available in San Francisco. Some doctors are concerned about antibiotic resistance.
Why it matters
Gay men and healthcare providers; evidence is observational and preliminary
Availability in San Francisco
The antibiotic pill is now widely available in San Francisco following its effectiveness in preventing STIs among gay men.
Doctor concerns
Some doctors are worried about the potential for increased antibiotic resistance due to the widespread use of the pill.
Common questions
Are there concerns about using this pill?
Yes, some doctors are concerned about the risk of antibiotic resistance from frequent use of the pill.
Sources
- How one antibiotic morning-after pill came to be widely available in San Francisco By April Dembosky, NPR Health · npr.org
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