Testing is the first step in ending new HIV infections. Testing is easy and there are free, confidential options in Oregon. Yet only 4 out of 10 people living in the state have ever been tested. Have you?
There are HIV testing locations throughout the state. Locations include clinics, public health departments, and your health care provider.
If you can’t find HIV testing in your area, you can order a free and confidential at-home test kit. It can be delivered right to your door. Tests can be mailed anywhere in Oregon.
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STDcheck.com offers free lab-based HIV and syphilis testing. It’s available to anyone 18 years and older in Oregon. Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea is also available for a fee. Before using STDcheck.com, read these directions to make the process easier.
Facing a positive result for HIV can be scary. But you can live a long, healthy, sexually active life with HIV. Treatment, support, and other resources are available in all parts of Oregon. If you test positive, starting treatment quickly is important to your health. It will also reduce the risk of spreading HIV to others. Take care of yourself and those around you. Know your status.
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People who use injection drugs can stay safe by using sterile needles and testing regularly. There are 21 Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) in Oregon for people who use injection drugs. SSPs can help you or a loved one stay safe. They offer sterile needles, prevention information and supplies. They also offer HIV/STI testing and referrals to services you might need.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) essentially refer to the same thing. An STI is passed from person to person through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Many people with an STI have no signs or symptoms of the infection. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. Some STI, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, can be cured. Other STI have no cure, but can be managed with treatment. Untreated STI can cause serious health complications. Some of these, including HIV and syphilis, can be passed during pregnancy and delivery of a baby.