HIV, STD Testing Today for 75 Cents: 5 Things To Know

Confidenital HIV and STD testing for 75 cents is being offered through 3 p.m. today, April 4, in celebration of the 75^th anniversary of the Hillsborough County Health Department.

 The normal cost of confidential testing is $30.

Tests are being offered at the Hillsborough County Health Department’s downtown Tampa offices, at 1105 East Kennedy Blvd.

“Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), HIV and AIDS have not gone away and continue to affect every part of our community on a daily basis,” the health department notes in a report announcing the discounted tests.

Here’s five things to know about testing:

1. Approximately 15 Floridians become infected with HIV every day.
2. Not all STDs have symptoms, making testing the only way to know for sure if you have been infected.
3. Anyone who is having sex is at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Sexually active people should make STD testing a part of their regular check-ups.
4. Genital herpes, chlamydia, HPV, HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea affect men, women and teens from all walks of life.
5. Click to learn more about sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. Also, to learn more about testing.