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There are many options at your disposal to avoid sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs).<\/h2>\n
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The most important is regular STBBI testing. Condoms are still a very reliables way to reduce the risk of contracting STBBIs such as HIV. And, if you have been diagnosed with an infection, your strategies may include telling your partners in order to break the chain of transmission, along with a whole range of other things to make your sexual encounters as safe as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Getting tested<\/p>\n

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Testing is a very effective way to know if you have a sexually transmitted or blood-borne infection (STBBI) or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Once you have been diagnosed, you can then be treated and cured, or begin the necessary medical care if you find out you are HIV-positive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why should I get tested?<\/h3>\n

You have never been tested, are starting a new relationship, had sex without a condom, or are pregnant or trying to get pregnant? Getting tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) is the only way to detect an infection and get access to medical care and support if you need it<\/p>\n

It is confidential and free! Because these infections don\u2019t always have symptoms\/can often go undetected getting tested will give you peace of mind and keep you and your partners healthy.<\/p>\n

How often should I get tested?<\/h3>\n

How often you get tested depends on several factors. The most important thing to remember is that getting tested regularly is the best way to quickly detect an infection.<\/p>\n

You should think about getting tested if:<\/p>\n