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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13-64 who are sexually active be tested for HIV. Make testing part of your yearly medical exam and doctor's visit. Be a responsible adult and know your status.
Testing once a year (or more frequently) is recommended for people at high risk of contracting the virus, such as gay and bisexual men, injection drug users, or people with multiple sexual partners. Of the more than 1.1 million people in the United States estimated to be living with HIV, approximately 21% are unaware of their HIV status. Watch the different videos below about getting tested For info on where to get tested in Wake County, CLICK HERE |
A Need to KnowGay and bisexual black men of all ages are disproportionately affected. A 2005 study in 5 major cities found as many as 46% of African American men who have sex with men were HIV positive. Despite advances in HIV testing and treatment, HIV and AIDS still pose a major threat to African American men who have sex with other men, inject drugs with dirty needles, or neglect to get tested. In the US, African Americans at risk NEED TO KNOW if they are HIV-positive to benefit from life-saving therapies and avoid infecting others.
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Get Real Get Tested Campaign
“Get Real, Get Tested” is a North Carolina statewide HIV educational and testing campaign to encourage everyone to get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The project is a collaborative effort involving the North Carolina Communicable Disease Branch, WRAZ/FOX 50 and other industry partners, with the cooperation of community-based organizations and local health departments. |
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Andre's Deciding MomentWatch Andre's Deciding Moment and then read about it at Greater Than's Deciding Moment page. What's your 'Deciding Moment'? Share it by clicking here
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Watch Andre's 'Deciding Moment' and then share your's here!
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Marteniz's Deciding MomentWatch Marteniz's Deciding Moment and then read about it at Greater Than's Deciding Moment page. What's your 'Deciding Moment'? Share it by clicking here
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Watch Marteniz's 'Deciding Moment' and then share your's here!
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Teresa's Deciding MomentWatch Teresa's Deciding Moment and then read about it at Greater Than's Deciding Moment page. What's your 'Deciding Moment'? Share it by clicking here
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Watch Teresa's 'Deciding Moment' and then share your's here!
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IYAZ: How To Ask Your Doctor To Test You For STDs from Greater ThanIYAZ gives you his advice on how to make asking your doctor to test you for STDs and HIV a cinch. Check out The How To Show, provided courtesy of MTV.
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Spoken Words Poem from the "KNOWIT" Campaign |
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To see more videos about testing and knowing you status, CLICK HERE
Tested Positive from the "KNOWIT" CampaignGo to www.hivtest.org to find a testing site new you.
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To see more videos about testing and knowing your status, CLICK HERE
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Tests: Find places where you can get free HIV/STD testing in Wake County.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
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This education awareness project is sponsored by the
LGBT Center of Raleigh. Created and designed by Luke Keeler. |
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Page last updated: 04/01/17
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