HIV Testing

It is suggested by the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health that individuals who are sexually active get a regular screening for STIs at least once a  year. You can find HIV and STI testing in Pennsylvania by entering your zip code at gettested.cdc.gov. Some testing locations are free.

If you want to get tested for HIV, and you don’t want to go to a doctor’s office or clinic, you can get a free HIV self-test kit through the mail. Go to getmyHIVtest.com for more information and to order.

HIV Prevention

Research shows PrEP prevents HIV infection. PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and is a once-a-day pill that is prescribed by a doctor. To learn more about PrEP, go to the CDC’s PrEP information page.

To find a PrEP provider near you, enter your zip code oline at PrEP Locator.com.

Note that PrEP won’t protect against other STIs like Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. To learn about a wide range of other sexually transmitted infections, and how to prevent them, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website. You can also check out the CDC’s STI resource page.

Additional HIV resources can be found on our parent site, HIVHealthPA.com.