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 National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual
event meant to raise awareness of the
importance of knowing one's HIV status and
encourage at-risk individuals to receive an
HIV test.
CDC estimates that more than 1 million
Americans are living with HIV, and one
quarter of those people are unaware of their
infection. HIV testing enables people with
HIV to take steps to protect their own
health and that of their partners, and helps
people who test negative get the information
they need to stay uninfected.
Across the country, thousands of HIV testing
sites, state and local health departments,
and community-based HIV/AIDS service
providers will participate in NHTD events,
by holding health fairs, providing community
and media outreach, hosting special
testing-related events or operating extended
hours. Some of these events may be scheduled
in the days and weeks surrounding NHTD.
NHTD organizers will also reach out to
communities at increased risk of HIV
infection, including African American and
Latino populations, both of which are
disproportionately affected with HIV when
compared to other demographic groups in the
United States. The campaign also highlights
the
HIVtest.org website, which allows users
to locate HIV testing sites in their area.
For more information
visit:
Additional Resources from CDC:
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 National
HIV Testing Database
Find an HIV test site near you from the National HIV Testing Database, a CDC-sponsored service available 24 hours a day. |
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 New
MMWR: Rapid HIV Testing in Emergency Department Settings – Three Sites, January 2005-March 2006
June 22, 2007 / 56(24);597-601 |
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New
MMWR: Rapid HIV Testing and Behavioral Surveys of
Minorities at Gay Pride Events – Nine U.S. Cities, 2004-2006
June 22, 2007 / 56(24);602-604 |
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 Statement
from Dr. Fenton, NCHHSTP Director
Dr. Fenton comments on the important role
HIV testing plays in U.S. HIV prevention
effort. |
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 CDC
Questions and Answers: HIV Testing
CDC answers common questions concerning HIV
testing, including who should get tested,
types of tests, and test results. |
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 CDC
HIV/AIDS Topic: Testing
Overview and resources on HIV testing from
CDC, including rapid tests, testing in
healthcare settings, and more. |
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 Podcast from
CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding: HIV and
Women
Dr. Gerberding provides information on
HIV/AIDS and U.S. women and the importance
of testing. |
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Podcast from First Lady Laura Bush: HIV Testing
Video message from First Lady Laura Bush on the
importance of knowing one's HIV status. |
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