June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Taking an HIV test can be a bit nerve-racking, but not nearly as much as not knowing. Particularly because early detection and treatment can improve your health. And because HIV is sexually transmitted, knowing your status help your protect your intimate partners as well. Thankfully, there are free, fast, and anonymous tests available. There are even tests that don?t require a blood sample. It?s important to be tested because about 25% of people infected with HIV in the US do not know it. By age 25, half of all sexually active people will contract an sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
So are you ready to get tested? Here?s how to get started:
* Online: Visit knowhivaids.org or hivtest.org and search by zip code to find a testing facility near you that offers the type of test you prefer.
* Phone: Call one of these 24 hour HIV hotlines: 1-866-344-KNOW, 1 (800) 227-8922, or 1 (800) 342-2437. For information in Spanish, call 1 (800) 344-7432. For TTY call 1 (800) 243-7889.
When you visit the websites or call the National STD Hotlines, health communication specialists will provide information on sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV and genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS. You can learn more about these STDs at www.cdc.gov/std/.
You don?t have to wait until June 27th to get tested. Do it now. Be responsible. Get tested. You can use the information to protect yourself and those you love. Take the tests and take control.
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