Take Action!
Even if you don’t think you are at risk for HIV, it still feels good to know for sure. If you are HIV–negative, you can take steps to make sure you stay that way.
Find a place to get tested.
Ask your doctor or nurse for an HIV test. Or visit an HIV testing center or health clinic. You also can get tested at a hospital or health department.
Enter your zip code to find a testing center 
near you or call 1–800–CDC–INFO.
Protect yourself from HIV.
The best way to protect yourself from HIV is to not have sex until you are in a relationship with only one person and you have both been tested. Here are other steps you can take to prevent HIV:
- Use a latex condom
with lubricant every time you have vaginal, oral or anal sex.
- Limit your number of sexual partners.
- Don’t inject drugs or share needles.
- If you have more than one sexual partner, get tested for HIV regularly.
