Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) is a method of reducing transmission rates of certain bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It involves taking an oral dose of doxycycline, ...
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Sexually transmitted infections are common in Hawaii—more common than the flu, according to the Hawaii Department of Health.