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How one antibiotic morning-after pill came to be widely available in San Francisco

NPR | By April Dembosky

Published October 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM EDT

An antibiotic morning-after pill has been shown to be effective for preventing STIs among gay men, but some doctors worry about antibiotic resistance. This story discusses STIs and their symptoms.

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April Dembosky

April Dembosky is the health reporter for The California Report and KQED News. She covers health policy and public health, and has reported extensively...