Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
This useful resource was created with assist from Merck.
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HIV Testing Understanding your standing can save your life |
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Solar comes up, a girl stretches and hops off the bed, goes by way of a morning routine |
Narrator: Do you know that anybody who has intercourse with out a condom is susceptible to getting HIV? And you could not even know you’ve gotten it as a result of you could not have any signs. Or, in the event you do have signs, they will mimic different diseases, just like the flu or different viruses. |
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Therapy is efficient. |
Because of medical developments, remedy for HIV has come a good distance. In truth, there are efficient therapies obtainable that may preserve the virus from turning into AIDS and assist you stay a protracted, wholesome life. |
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Testing is simple. |
The excellent news is that it’s fairly simple to seek out out in the event you’re dwelling with HIV. |
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The girl is getting her blood drawn |
A easy blood check that comes again the identical day or inside just some days can let you know your standing. |
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The place are you able to get examined? SUPERS or Icons: Healthcare supplier’s workplace Hospital Well being division Group HIV heart |
You will get an HIV check in a number of completely different locations, together with your healthcare supplier’s workplace, or an area hospital, well being division or group HIV testing heart. |
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Present girl testing at dwelling Pharmacy On-line collectively.takemehome.org Lady is on the cellphone |
Y ou may even purchase a self-test for HIV at a pharmacy or on-line. And the CDC provides free testing kits by way of its Collectively Take Me Residence program. In the event you self check and get a optimistic consequence, it’s necessary to let your healthcare supplier know so you may get began on remedy as quickly as attainable. |
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Lady going right into a clinic SUPERS: Who ought to get examined? Everybody over age 13 |
Everybody over the age of 13 who’s sexually energetic ought to get examined no less than as soon as. |
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SUPERS (populate with VO) Unprotected intercourse A brand new intercourse companion Intercourse with HIV+ particular person Sharing needles Tuberculosis Hepatitis STI |
And in the event you’re in a high-risk class, it’s best to get examined extra typically. Excessive-risk teams embody individuals who have intercourse with out a condom, individuals who have had a brand new intercourse companion since their final HIV check, individuals who have had intercourse with somebody who’s HIV optimistic, individuals who use IV medicine and share needles, and folks with tuberculosis, hepatitis or any STI. |
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SUPER: Know your standing. Get examined. |
Understanding your HIV standing is necessary as a result of it may possibly preserve you from transmitting the virus to others — and it may possibly save your life. |
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For extra info, please go to HealthyWomen.org |
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