"Gonorrhoea vaccines and a new antibiotic treatment are being offered at a Soho bar as part of an effort to reduce rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The pop-up events, which are being hosted in G-A-Y Bar, aim to make it easier for those at the highest risk to get the vaccine. Figures show that gay and bisexual men are disproportionately affected by STIs, accounting for 75% of syphilis and 70% gonorrhoea cases in London last year."
"Although that figure dropped to 71,000 last year, experts are increasingly worried about a small but growing number of antibiotic resistant cases. The vaccine, which began being rolled out last month, was originally developed to protect against meningitis B, but recent studies suggested it reduced the risk of gonorrhoea by around 40%. It not only protects individuals, but also helps to break the chain of infection, which experts say will reduce the overall spread."
Gonorrhoea vaccines and a new antibiotic treatment are being offered at a Soho bar to increase access for people at highest risk. The pop-up events at G-A-Y Bar provide on-site consultations and vaccination in a familiar, non-clinical setting to reduce stigma and encourage uptake. Gay and bisexual men accounted for 75% of syphilis and 70% of gonorrhoea cases in London last year. The outreach is organised by 56 Dean Street, an NHS clinic that also offers same-day testing and expanded PrEP access. Gonorrhoea diagnoses peaked at over 85,000 in 2023 and concerns are growing about antibiotic-resistant infections. The vaccine was originally developed for meningitis B and studies indicate about a 40% reduction in gonorrhoea risk, which can help break transmission chains. Other STIs such as syphilis are also increasing, reaching multi-decade highs.
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