HIV Testing Can Save Your Life

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FAQ What is HIV? Am I at Risk? How Do I Get Tested for HIV? What If I Test Positive? When Can I Get Tested? Clinic Locations Clinic Hours

What is HIV?

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. But with the new treatments, people who are HIV positive can live full, active lives, and avoid progressing to AIDS…if you catch it early.
Get tested - today!

Am I at Risk?

Anyone can get HIV—women and men, straight or gay. If you answer yes to one of the following questions, you should get tested.

• Have you had sex without a condom, even just once?
• Have you had more than one sex partner?
• Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease?
• Have you ever shared a needle?

How Do I Get Tested for HIV?

Testing for HIV is:

• Free
• Painless - One type of test is just a swipe from the inside of your mouth. No needles.
• Quick - With one type of test, results are ready in 20 minutes.
• Anonymous - completely, no names, no judgments.
• Easy - Walk in to the Cheverly Health Center, no appointments needed.
• Confidential - No one knows your results but you.
• Important - Know your HIV status and find out how to avoid getting infected or, if infected, transmitting the virus to others.

The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested.

What If I Test Positive?

You don’t have to face this alone. The Prince George’s County Health Department offers free HIV counseling that will:

• counsel you on how to avoid infecting others.
• refer you to treatment services, and
• help you tell sex partners and anyone you’ve shared a needle with. It is important that they get help too.

You owe it to yourself—find out today.

When Can I Get Tested?

Walk-ins are accepted, no appointment necessary.
Testing is free.
Call 301-583-3700.
TTY/STS Dial 711

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