STI rates rising on P.E.I., with young Islanders most affected
Prince Edward Island is experiencing a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections, particularly chlamydia among 19- to 24-year-olds. Public health officials are urging increased testing and awareness to prevent long-term health complications like infertility.
August 10 | Duration 2:23 P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office is reminding Islanders to take care of their sexual health. That includes getting tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections — some of which are on the rise. CBC's Gwyneth Egan reports. Social Sharing Prince Edward Island is seeing rising rates of sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis.
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