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Chlamydia drug from the chemist



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A DRUG to treat the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia is being made available over the counter, it was announced yesterday.
Men and women aged 16 and over will be able to get the antibiotic Clamelle if they have tested positive for the infection and have no symptoms.

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  • Last Updated: 05 August 2008 7:02 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Charles Linskaill,

Edinburgh 06/08/2008 00:23:56

OK two points to make, well maybe more, (you know me)

First, Is this Drug Free on the NHS,?

Second, If one has quote,.."NO SYMPTOMS" why would one seek help in the first place,?

Third, Would the 'Sexually Permissive' really care a 'hoot'?

Forth, would a 16year old, even know what, " Chlamydia" is or the dangers of, "Chlamydia",?


YES FOLKS, ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS IS A BIG FAT,....

.............'NO'!
2

fife runner,

06/08/2008 06:20:01
good points Charles. It seems now with all the drugs we are giving the young eg morning after, HPV vaccinations etc and everthing else we have now admitted it is damage limitation. Also, will this be another case of not letting the parents know if person is still at school.
3

Boy Wonder,

06/08/2008 07:23:32
#1. Chuckles ... I met a 42 year old recently who didn't know what Chlamydia was!

Regardless of how we feel, the cat was out of the bag a long time ago and it ain't going back in!

#2. fife runner ... it will always be damage limitation. Prevention never does work!
4

Guga II,

Rockall 06/08/2008 07:52:23
#3 BW. At his age, it shouldn't affect him.
5

Mcsnagpile,

06/08/2008 09:44:12
All hiv a boax o chlamydia pills, a packet o three, a bag ai crisps an a gobstopper please.
6

Nurse,

Edinburgh 06/08/2008 13:33:19
Ant-biotics should remain prescription only as it will lead to increased resistance, ie we will get more MRSA in the community and eventualy anti-biotics will be as much use as a chocolate hairdyer.

 

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