According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in seven people in the United States who have HIV don’t know that they are HIV positive. Young people are the most likely to be unaware of their HIV infection.
National HIV Testing Day is an annual occasion to encourage people to get an HIV test. CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. People with certain risk factors should get tested more often. People who test HIV positive can take medicines to stay healthy and greatly reduce their chance of transmitting the virus. People who test negative can continue to take steps to prevent HIV infection, such as always using a condom during sex.
Browse the links on this page to learn more about HIV testing and to find free, fast, and confidential HIV testing near you.
EVENTS:
- Brave Soul Collective presents "Life-Lines"A live performance
Location: The Fridge
516 1/2 8th Street, SE
- National HIV Testing Day Comedy Show
Location: Alley Cat Restaurant
2 South Whiting Street, Alexandria, VA