Teenagers to get safe sex texts

Teenagers are being offered a safe sex text messaging service in an attempt to cut pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, reports the BBC.

The charity Brook hopes the service will provide vital sexual health information to more young people than is currently possible.

Infections, contraception and counselling are among the topics covered by the information service.

By texting BROOK HELP to 81222, users will receive a menu of options, giving them access to automated information on key sexual health topics, including STIs, contraception and counselling, or details of their nearest young people's sexual health service.

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emily | 8:36 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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