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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is HIV screening important
Knowing your HIV status is helpful information that can not only help you stay healthy, but also your partners. If you are pregnant knowing your HIV status is important because if a pregnant women is living with HIV, getting on treatment as soon as possible is to key to decreasing the risk of transmitting HIV to the baby.
What if I test positive for HIV?
If you test HIV positive, you can take medications as prescribed that can keep your viral load (amount of HIV virus in your blood) very low. Some viral loads are so low that a test cannot detect them (this is known as an undetectable viral load). Keeping an undetectable viral load is the best way to stay healthy, and if you stay undetectable you effectively have no risk of transmitting HIV to your partners through sex.
What if I test negative for HIV?
If you test negative for HIV, you should look into your options for HIV prevention. There are many options right now for prevention such as PrEP.
Who should get tested?
The United States Preventative Services Task Force recommends that all people between the ages of 15 and 65 years of age get tested at least once for HIV. More frequent testing should be done if behaviors indicate the need.
What is PrEP
PrEP also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis is a medication that is taken once a day by someone who does not have HIV to decrease their chances of getting HIV. For additional questions regarding PrEP please call Neighborhood Health.
What is nPEP?
nPEP also known as non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis is a medication that someone takes after being potentially exposed to HIV to prevent getting HIV. nPEP must be started within 72 hours after possible exposure to HIV. If you think you were exposed contact your health care provider or an emergency room provider about nPEP right away. For additional questions regarding nPEP please call Neighborhood Health.