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ALT A promotional poster featuring a background comprised of zeros & ones, & features the following text: "PASS Members are invited to... PASS Office Hours TOPIC: TESTING SECURITY, & FRAUD AWARENESS + PREVENTION Date: Tuesday, November 10th Time: 12:00pm PT Location: Zoom"

ALT A post featuring a photo of bacteria, & includes the following text: "Sexually Transmitted Diarrhea Is Exploding in The US. & It's Growing Resistant to Medicine Shigella are a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea that can be bloody or prolonged, fever, stomach pain, & feeling the need to pass stool even when the bowels are empty. Shigella infections are now considered 'endemic' in some communities of gay, bisexual, & other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Several of the strains transmitted in these communities have become resistant to multiple antibiotics, & some are now superbugs on the edge of becoming untreatable. The CA Department of Public Health says that the best way to prevent Shigella infection from sex is to not have sex with someone who has had diarrhea in the last 2 weeks. It is also advised to use barriers during oral & anal sex, as well as washing up before & after sex; anyone who suspects they may have Shigella should get tested & seek treatment..."

ALT A post featuring a photo of a diamond shaped street sign with the test "MEDICAID CUTS AHEAD" & features the following text: "Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January Trump’s reform law seeks to make coverage more difficult to obtain. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” cut roughly 1 trillion dollars in federal spending from the healthcare industry. The cuts are expected to result in about 17 million newly uninsured individuals through 2034. Millions of Medicaid beneficiaries will be required to show they are going to school, volunteering, or working at least 80 hours a month. Alternatively, beneficiaries will need to prove they are earning $580 per month. They will also need to re-certify eligibility every 6 months, instead of every year. SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN PASS"

ALT A post featuring the following text: "October 13 is Herpes Awareness Day Herpes is a common skin virus that does not pose significant health risks, but can cause physical discomfort, result in lost work, & can have an emotional impact due to social stigma. Is it useful to test for herpes? Blood tests for herpes do NOT predict outbreaks, & are NOT useful for routine screening. The majority of the population will test positive for herpes antibodies on a blood test. How is herpes treated? Herpes outbreaks are often brought on by stress or illness, & can be treated episodically or with daily suppressive medication. Daily medication can reduce the frequency of outbreaks & reduce the risk of transmission. PASS"