Got this e-mail from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . (Not quite sure what sparked the communication.)
What You Need to Know
In this issue:
- The two best ways to prevent pregnancy:
- Don't have sex
- Use both birth control AND condoms
- Where to Get Birth Control
- Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex
- BYOC = Bring Your Own Condom
- You have the right to decide if and when to have sex
- If you become pregnant, you have the right to decide what is best for you
- You have the right to confidential services
- Get Tested for Chlamydia
- Talk to Your Parents
Health Bulletin #70 is one in a series on issues of pressing interest to all New Yorkers. All Health Bulletins are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, and many are available in other languages. For copies, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/health .