If you live in Kingston or the surrounding area, it’s possible you have seen posters and signs around the city encouraging people to get tested for syphilis. This is because the number of people who have syphilis in Kingston and surrounding area has gone up. In 2019, the number of syphilis cases in Kingston was 5.8 cases per 100,000. The most recent data for 2023 shows there were 44.8 cases per 100,000.

From 2019 to 2023, that represents an increase of 672%.

Why It Is Important to Get Tested For STIs Before An Abortion?

No one plans on having an STI and rarely do we want to talk about such things. However, the reality is that it can happen to almost anyone. Protecting yourself from STDs and STIs will help you protect the future you envision for yourself.