Testing with PICASO
HIV is the virus that can cause AIDS if it isn’t treated. If you have HIV, getting treatment early can help you live a long, healthy life.
The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. You could have HIV and still feel healthy.
How often do I need to get tested for HIV?
Everyone ages 15 to 65 years needs to get tested for HIV at least once. All pregnant people also need to get tested. People at higher risk for HIV infection may need to get tested more often.
Talk to your doctor or nurse about how often you need to get tested.
Get tested for HIV at least once a year if you’re at higher risk.
If you’re a man who has sex with other men, you may need to get tested more often than once a year — like every 3 to 6 months. Talk to your doctor or nurse about what’s right for you.
And get tested at least once a year if you:
- Have sex with someone who has HIV
- Use drugs with needles (not including drugs that a doctor or nurse prescribed for you)
- Have sex in exchange for things, like drugs or money
- Have another STD (sexually transmitted disease)
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