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Safe Sex: Get Tested for HIV Before Carnival Celebrations | VIDEO STORY

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In about one week, Antigua and Barbuda will officially celebrate its two-day Carnival. Health advocates are raising concerns about a trend that follows the yearly celebrations. 

According to statistics, unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases tend to increase.

Health officials are calling on revelers to practice safe sex during the Carnival season
T-Shirt Mas in St. Johns (photo by Festivals Commision)

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Health officials are calling on revelers to practice safe sex during the season.

This story was first published by Antigua News on July 27, 2025: antigua.news/2025/07/27/safe-sex-get-tested-for-hiv-before-carnival-celebrations-video-story. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (5)

  • Apex Jones July 27, 2025, 5:28 PM

    Hmmm hope they take heed
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  • Informed citizen July 27, 2025, 7:07 PM

    It’s great to hear about the health system advocating for testing to know your status before such an important event. These STD are not written on anyone’s faces nor can one know of their primary status without getting tested. I advise all attendees to take advantage of this
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  • Rika July 28, 2025, 8:54 AM

    Nothing called safe sex when alcohol is in your vein! they just party till dey drop. and then have sex in the bush or behind a car or even inside their car. some go home and wake wondering who’s this person.
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  • Milenda July 28, 2025, 8:56 AM

    Guys, let’s really take this seriously. We need to do better. if rum make you make bad decisions leave it alone. it’s too many diseases out there.
    Reply

  • Reig July 30, 2025, 1:18 PM

    I.will get tested for Hiv when you stop carnival
    Reply

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