Valentine adverts warn about sexually transmitted infections
 Spoof Valentine cards are being used to warn young people about the risks of unsafe sex.
The cards have been featured in an advertising campaign running this
week in national newspapers, on radio stations and on the internet (www.playingsafely.co.uk).
The number of cases of sexually transmitted infections in younger age
groups is rising, with the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrohoea
being in women under 20 years old and men aged 20–24 years.
Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson said: “It is vital that
we tackle the rising numbers of sexually transmitted infections and improve
sexual health. This campaign is aimed at targeting those most at risk
by using thought-provoking imagery and direct
language.”
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