Preferred Location: 1145 19th St Nw Ste 601 Washington,DC 20036 Northwest Washington Change location
Preferred Location: 1145 19th St Nw Ste 601 Washington,DC 20036 Northwest Washington Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1145 19th St Nw Ste 601 Washington,DC 20036 Northwest Washington Change Location
While walking around Washington D.C. you can catch a Capitals game, head to the Washington Monument, or visit the White House. Before you go exploring our nation’s capital, it is important to stop by one of the city’s many STD Clinics to get yourself tested. While many believe they are practicing safe sex, it is still important to get tested regularly. Alarmingly, the district has one of the highest rates of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, C, Herpes, Syphilis and HIV in the country. You can find free STD testing centers in D.C. These facilities often come with long lines, but there is an easier way to get tested. You can easily schedule private STD testing with a phone call, and only spend 15 to 20 minutes at a nearby lab. This way you’ll still have plenty of time to tour the nation’s capitol.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2 provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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STDs are significantly more prominent in teens, and adults under the age of 25. While the number of AIDS patients is decreasing in the area every year, gonorrhea and chlamydia are still running rampant. It is only through better sexual education that you can prevent younger members of the community from contracting and spreading these diseases.
The data shows there was a slight decrease in the number of these diseases per year until 2010. At that point, both diseases saw a sharp increase in their rates of transmission and total number of occurrences. One reason for the increase in STD rates is thought to be due to cuts in health care and education. This has resulted in an even greater number of teens graduating high school without the tools and information they need to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases.
Teens and young adults often do not know that regular Herpes testing in D.C. is the best way to prevent the spread of the contagious virus. Regular HIV testing in D.C. is also vital for everyone’s continued good health. The simple procedure only takes a few minutes, and it could help save your life.
Analyzing demographics is important when tracking STD rates in specific areas. The capitol city has a thriving and diverse city center with a variety of factors contributing to its STD problem. Poverty issues stemming from class and racial division have caused outbreaks to become unfortunately common in certain neighborhoods within the city.
There is also a significant disparity between genders when looking at data for the district and region as a whole. Females are significantly more likely to contract Chlamydia, while men are twice as likely to test positive for Gonorrhea. Additionally, STDs are disproportionately more common in African Americans when compared to other races.
This data is startling, and it does indicate that there is a problem with STDs in the metro area. A significant contribution to the STD rates is poverty. As a whole, there are many more African Americans below the poverty line in Washington D.C. Without equal access to affordable treatment or sexual health education, it’s difficult for these low income communities to protect themselves from STDs. As education efforts increase local leaders are hopeful that more residents will start getting tested, and that the infection rates will begin to decrease.
D.C. has always struggled with issues that are contributing to its high STD rates, and until they are resolved the community will continue to be at risk.
It has become impossible to ignore the high STD rates in the nation’s capitol, and this means that it is important for everyone to take care of their sexual health. It can be hard to find time to spend at a local STI clinic, especially when the wait could be for hours. If you are looking for an easier way to take responsibility for your sexual health, you do have other options. You can call to schedule confidential STD testing and only spend a few minutes at a participating lab of your choosing. This way you get get tested, and still have time to enjoy a day on the square.
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