Skip to main content Skip to sitemap
Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise. If you have had sex without a condom (including oral sex), you could be at risk of an STI.

Common STI symptoms include:

  • burning when you pee
  • discharge from your penis, vagina or rectum
  • abnormal vaginal bleeding

BUT  many people do not have any symptoms! Untreated sexually transmitted infections can lead to long term health complications including infertility. The only way to be sure you do not have a sexually transmitted infection is to get tested.

News, Research and Reports RELATED TO: Sexual Health

Upcoming Clinics and Classes RELATED TO : Sexual Health Clinic

Mar
25

Trenton STI Quick Test Clinic (closed 12-1 p.m.)

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Public Health Quinte West Office

Mar
25

Bancroft STI Quick Test Clinic (closed 12-1 p.m.)

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Public Health North Hastings Office

Mar
26

Picton STI Quick Test Clinic (closed 12-1 p.m.)

March 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Public Health Prince Edward County Office

Mar
27

Belleville STI Quick Test Clinic (closed 2-3 p.m.)

March 27 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public Health Belleville Office

Interested in receiving monthly updates about HPEPH programs and services?

Sign up for our e-newsletter

MEASLES UPDATE

Public health has confirmed a measles outbreak in Hastings County.

Measles is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection that can cause severe life-long complications. The best way to protect yourself from measles is by being fully vaccinated. Residents are urged to check their vaccine records to make sure their measles vaccines are up to date, and to remain watchful for symptoms, especially if not fully vaccinated.

Vaccine appointments for those whose vaccines are not up to date can be booked at hpePublicHealth.ca/clinic/immunization-clinic.

South East Health Unit

As of Jan. 1, 2025 Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit have merged to form the South East Health Unit.

Partners and members of the public should continue to engage with their local public health offices as usual until otherwise directed.

Efforts are underway to develop branding for the South East Health Unit, which will take several months. In the meantime, you will see logos and other advertising material with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health branding. You may also see some documents using the legal name South East Health Unit.