Cheap HIV Testing is Available at South Tampa Immediate Care in Tampa, FL
HIV testing can detect the human immunodeficiency virus, which can weaken the body’s immune system and reduce its ability to fight off infections. HIV is transmitted through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluid, such as blood, semen, vaginal discharge, or breast milk. Therefore, HIV can be spread through sexual activity, unclean needles, pregnancy (from mother to baby), and blood transfusions (rare).
Should you be tested for HIV?
The only way to know for sure whether you have HIV is to be tested. For this reason, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all individuals between the ages of 13 and 64 receive an HIV test at least once as part of their routine health care (individuals with an elevated risk of contracting HIV should discuss a more frequent testing schedule with a physician). Knowing your HIV status is powerful – this information can help you take steps to keep both yourself and your partner healthy.
Despite the relative simplicity and numerous benefits of HIV testing, some people avoid getting tested due to concerns about the associated cost. At South Tampa Immediate Care, we believe everyone should have access to affordable health care. That’s why we offer cheap HIV testing as well as a full range of other non-emergency medical services at our office in Tampa, Florida.
What if you test positive for HIV?
In addition to concerns about cost, some people avoid HIV testing due to fear about receiving a positive result. However, most individuals who test positive for HIV are able to take medication to treat the virus. In fact, many people who take HIV medicine as prescribed can stay healthy for many years. HIV treatment can also help prevent the transmission of the virus to others.
Don’t put off your HIV test any longer. For cheap HIV testing, come to South Tampa Immediate Care. Our office is located at 602 South Howard Avenue in Tampa, FL, and we see patients without appointments seven days a week.
