National HIV Testing Day #HIVTestingDay

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.

Getting an HIV test is easy—and it matters. Knowledge is power when taking charge of your health. Everyone who is sexually active should be tested at least once for HIV as part of routine care. Testing frequency may increase depending on individual health history and potential exposures.

HIV testing, including self-testing, is the pathway to engaging people in care to keep them healthy, regardless of their test result. To get an HIV test, see a health care provider or visit a health center. You can also get tested today by buying an HIV self-test at a pharmacy, ordering one online, or requesting a free kit through CDC’s Together Take Me Home ProgramExit Disclaimer (subject to availability).

If an HIV test result is negative, HIV prevention options such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), condoms, and other sexual health services — including STI testing and treatment — are available. If an HIV test result is positive, starting HIV treatment (antiretroviral therapy, or ART) early can help support long-term health and prevent transmission to others.

As part of NHTD, please use the hashtag #HIVTestingDay on your social media channels and communicate to your audiences that there are many options for getting tested for HIV. HIV testing is a critical tool to help us end the HIV epidemic in the United States. We appreciate everything you contribute to help us achieve this goal.

Health care providers, read our LinkedIn article for tips on talking with patients about HIV testingExit Disclaimer.

Dive into our blog to learn why and how you should get tested for HIV.

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