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.

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...

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