What to know
These social media messages for X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram can help amplify STI prevention messages during STI Awareness Week. Select messages that align with your audiences and goals.
Additional suggestions to keep in mind:
- Use #STIweek and #GYT hashtags on Twitter and Instagram during STI Awareness Week to join the conversation and share information, pictures and videos.
- Use suggested daily themes to help plan your STI Awareness Week calendar, or mix and match campaigns
- Share messages with suggested graphics or your own images, GIFs, and videos.
- Customize messages with local testing options. Incorporate local hashtags that may help your messages reach your target audience.
- Follow and tag @CDCSTD on Twitter and CDC STD on Facebook.
Sample Social Media Messages and Graphics
Day 1: Spread Awareness About STI Awareness Week and GYT Campaign
STI Awareness Week is here! Join the conversation with #STIweek to get involved and learn how you can take action to help overcome the rise of #STIs in the U.S. https://bit.ly/3MqXnnk #GYT
Day 2: Know the facts – Debunk Myths and False Information about STI Prevention and Testing
DYK? All STIs can be treated & some can be cured. Know the facts: https://bit.ly/30ghrma #GYT #STIweek
¿Sabías? Todas las #ITS se pueden tratar y algunas se pueden curar. ¡Infórmate! https://bit.ly/30ghrma #GYT #STIweek
Many #STIs have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure of your status is to Get Yourself Tested. https://bit.ly/2phr5lI #GYT #STIweek
¿Sabías? Muchas #ITS no causan síntomas. Protege tu #salud. Hazte la prueba. https://bit.ly/3YHvddJ #GYT #STIweek
Day 3: How to GYT – Provide Tips on How to Prepare for Provider Visits and What to Expect
Did you know? Anyone having sex can get an STI. This STI Awareness Week, know your STI care options and Get Yourself Tested! https://bit.ly/2PGBY0L #GYT #STIweek
Hazte pruebas de #ITS y el #VIH con tu pareja sexual. ¡Muéstrense respeto! https://bit.ly/3YHvddJ #GYT #STIweek
Youth aged 15-24 account for almost ½ of all new #STI infections in 2018. This #STIweek, find out how STI testing can protect you and your partner. https://bit.ly/2PGBY0L #GYT
LA MITAD de los casos nuevos de #ITS corresponden a personas menores de 25 años. No juegues con tu salud, hazte la prueba de ITS: https://bit.ly/3YHvddJ #GYT #STIweek
Day 4: Share Local STI Testing Information
These messages can be customized with specific STI care information that your organization is offering. Some services to promote include video or phone appointments, express visits, pharmacies or retail health clinics for testing and treatment, and at-home collection kits.
DYK? In 2020, over half (53%) of reported cases of STIs were among adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years. [Organization] is offering testing at [testing strategy, dates, location]. #GYT for #STIweek! [Contact information/organization URL]
Day 5: Promote Surveillance Report Numbers
2022 surveillance data underscores that STIs must be a public health priority. More than 2.5 million STI cases were reported in the U.S., with syphilis emerging as a unique public health challenge. https://bit.ly/3RWAYlx #STIreport #STIweek
In [insert year], [organization’s state/county/city] had [number] cases of #chlamydia, #gonorrhea, and #syphilis. For #STIweek, know your testing options and #GYT. [Organization] is offering [testing strategy, dates, location]. [Contact information/organization URL]
Additional Resources
Searching for prevention resources you can share with your community year-round? Visit the General Resources page for links to fact sheets, infographics, screening recommendations, and more. There's something for everyone!