Does CVS do HIV testing?

Have an HIV test done at your local MinuteClinic location . Find out where to get a free self-test kit and learn more about HIV testing from the CDC.

Is HIV test available in pharmacy?

If you feel more comfortable testing for HIV at home, you can now buy a kit from most local pharmacies. The home HIV test kit is also a rapid test. It requires you to prick your finger to draw a drop of blood, to check for your HIV status.

Does MedExpress do STD testing?

At MedExpress, you can trust us with your STD testing and treatment needs. Just walk in at a time that’s right for you, and you can expect to receive fast, compassionate care from our friendly medical team.

How soon after unprotected should I get tested?

How soon after I had sex can I get tested for STDs? It depends. It can take 3 months for HIV to show up on a test, but it only takes a matter of days to a few weeks for STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis to show up. Practicing safer sex lowers your chances of getting or spreading STDs.

How do I discreetly ask for an STD test?

You don’t have to get into specifics, but start the STI conversation by explaining what’s going on and why you are concerned. Describe any symptoms you have. It may help to write down your symptoms before your appointment, so you don’t forget any. If you don’t have symptoms but want to get tested, that’s okay, too.

How is HIV/AIDS surveillance conducted in NYC?

The Health Department conducts HIV/AIDS surveillance in New York City. Surveillance involves investigating reports from providers and laboratories for HIV-related information and actively searching for unreported cases. The Health Department also conducts research on HIV prevalence, incidence and behavior in populations at risk for HIV.

Is there a law for HIV testing in New York State?

HIV Testing. New York State Public Health Law related to HIV testing has evolved over the years to keep pace with changes in the epidemic and clinical practice.

Where can I get a free HIV test in NYC?

Request a free HIV self-test kit by contacting an agency participating in the Community Home Test Giveaway (CHTG) program. Find CHTG partners on the NYC Health Map by clicking the Sexual Health Services category and then HIV Testing. When to Get Tested

Where can I get help with HIV and STI treatment?

Clinics (PDF) and community organizations (PDF) can help you get HIV and STI testing, HIV treatment, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and emergency post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV. If you need emergency PEP to prevent HIV, call the NYC PEP Hotline at 844-3-PEPNYC (844-373-7692).