What is National Hiv Testing Day?
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is celebrated on June 27th of each year, encouraging people of all ages to Take the Test, Take Control.
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Almost 1.1 million people live with HIV in the United States, and nearly half of them are unaware that they are infected with the disease. Finding out if you have HIV is the first step to finding out if you have HIV. As part of a routine physical, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that anyone between the ages of 13 and 64 have an HIV test. For those that are sexually active, the CDC recommends testing once a year and occasionally more often, depending on risk factors.
Anyone who tests positive should know the steps to live a longer and healthier life with HIV, as well as how to help prevent HIV transmission to others. These steps include medical care, HIV education, and administering the right medications on a daily basis. On National HIV Testing Day, testing centers around the country will be open, including mobile testing centers.
