STI counselling

The management of a sexually transmissible infection (STI) provides an opportunity to discuss the prevention of future infections. If relevant, recommend:

• the use of condoms
• pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against HIV
• postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV
• regular STI and HIV testing for those at ongoing risk
• Postexposure prophylaxis against STIs
• vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis A and hepatitis B; see the Australian Immunisation Handbook
• vaccination against mpox (monkeypox); see the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) clinical guidance on the use of vaccines for prevention of MPox.

If appropriate, also offer advice on contraception.