Pensacola, Fla. – The Florida Office of Well being in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) presents free HIV rapid testing at the Just after-Several hours Clinic, held on the to start with Thursday of each month. The subsequent Just after-Several hours Clinic is this Thursday, August 4, 2022 at FDOH-Escambia’s Fairfield spot. Open to the community, no appointment essential. Details are shown under:

What: Free HIV Rapid Tests Right after-Hrs Clinic.

Who: Open to the public, no appointment desired.

When: Thursday, August 4, 2022, among 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.*

The place: FDOH-Escambia, 1295 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL

How: The speedy HIV take a look at provides hugely precise effects in as very little as 15 minutes. All screening is private and done in a non-public clinic environment.

*Free HIV quick screening is also offered Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at FDOH-Escambia, 1295 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL.

The U.S. Facilities for Disease Control and Avoidance (CDC) advise that everyone concerning the ages of 13 and 64 get analyzed for HIV at the very least once as element of their regime well being care. Individuals at greater possibility ought to get tested much more usually.

Men and women who get examined and find out they do not have HIV can make decisions about sexual intercourse, drug use, and health care that can protect them from HIV. For men and women at risk for HIV, getting HIV medication named pre-publicity prophylaxis (PrEP) is hugely successful for blocking HIV. Staff will be offered to talk about PrEP for the prevention of HIV an infection.

For extra data about HIV/AIDS assets, contact David Chmiel, HIV/AIDS Application PrEP Navigator at 850-595-6345 or visit EscambiaHealth.com.

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