APH says STI rates in Travis County are rising, encourages testing

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  The CDC reported last year that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the U.S. surged in 2021 with no indication of slowing. Austin Public Health released Thursday data showing a similar pattern in Travis County.They found that during the 2022 fiscal year, visits to APH’s Sexual Health Clinic increased by 38% from the 2021 fiscal year. MORE: CDC is reporting rising STD rates, Austin Public Health weighs in"It is important to highlight this issue during Natio