Everyone should know their HIV status. The only way to do that is by getting tested.
Some people think they would know if they had HIV, but like other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV often shows no symptoms.
An estimated 1 in 7 people living with HIV in the U.S. does not know it. Left untreated, HIV can cause serious harm to someone’s health.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 receive an HIV test at least once.
Men who have sex with men are advised to get an HIV test as often as every three to six months. Additionally, the CDC recommends that anyone who is at ongoing risk of HIV should be tested at least once a year. This includes people who have:
Learn more about our confidential testing options at Orenda Health and Wellness.
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