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Prevention
The safest action is to abstain from sex. If you are sexually active you can prevent chlamydia by taking the following preventive measures:
- Always use a latex condom during sexual activity.
- Have routine check-ups for STDs.
- Have a monogamous relationship. Make sure your partner is monogamous as well.
- Get checked often for STDs. This is especially important if you are under the age of 25.
Other contraceptive tools may offer some protection. The condom is the most reliable of them all.
If you already have chlamydia, you can prevent its transmission by:
- Making sure that all sexual partners are tested and treated
- Refraining from sexual activity until your infection is gone
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