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As far as New Jersey and the rest of Middlesex County go, Edison Township isn’t doing too badly, with 289 cases of bacterial STDs in 2016.
At the end of 2017, there were 207 people in Edison living with HIV or AIDS, most of them over 45. In 2015, Edison had 233 cases of chlamydia and 41 of gonorrhea.
New Jersey’s government plans to eradicate HIV by 2025 through better treatment and medication, including PrEP for at-risk individuals.
Edison (and its surrounding areas) has a number of clinics you can go to, including at least one that provides free STD testing for HIV only. You can find the Edison Department of Health and Human Services on Idlewild Rd and the Toth Memorial Health Center on Municipal Blvd. If you can travel to Plainfield, New Brunswick, or Perth Amboy, you can find even more options.
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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Iris House A Center For Women Hiv is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1992 to serve both men and women in Union County, NJ, and surrounding areas with comprehensive HIV/AIDS care services. The facility provides nutritional care, LGBTQ care, preventive care, women’s health, PEP/PrEP medication, and HIV screening services.
First Choice Women's Resource Centers is a sexual health clinic that provides comprehensive reproductive services to residents of Edison, NJ, and surrounding areas. The facility has adequate medical practitioners who deliver services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasound, counseling, and STD screening and treatment services.
Planned Parenthood - New Brunswick Health Center is a sexual health clinic that offers reproductive healthcare services to men, women, and teenagers in Middlesex County, NJ, and its environs.
The center has qualified medical professionals and state-of-the-art medical equipment, which allows it to deliver quality STI/HIV screening, LGBTQ care, men’s health, abortion referrals, and birth control services. Patients usually spend an average of twenty minutes at the clinic to receive medical care.
Middlesex County Public Health Department serves residents of Middlesex County, NJ, and surrounding regions with low-cost medical screening and treatment services. The clinic has board-certified doctors who provide occupational medicine, STI/HIV testing, immunizations, counseling, and TB treatment services. Rapid HIV test results are usually available within twenty to forty minutes.
Urgent Care of New Jersey is a clinic that serves residents of Edison, NJ, and its surroundings with medical care services for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. The clinic has modern medical equipment and certified physicians licensed to offer pediatric care, STI testing and treatment, geriatrics, urinalysis, and blood test services.
Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Edison is a health facility that is accredited by the Urgent Care Association of America to deliver quality, compassionate, and cost-effective medical services to adults and children in Edison, NJ. The facility provides allergy treatment, wound care, digital X-rays, urinalysis, blood tests, physical examinations, and STD screening and treatment services.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. The STD clinic services are strictly confidential and require no parental consent. No appointments are necessary, except for HIV Testing. There is a fee and this service is available to all residents of the State of New Jersey. STD Clinic: Clinics are held every other Monday (except holidays) from 4:30pm-6pm. No appointments are necessary, HIV testing is NOT included in the Monday evening clinic, HIV testing is done during the day and requires an appointment. There is no fee for HIV testing
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Even though some community leaders point out that the Chlamydia rates are currently lower than state and national averages, the data indicates that at the pace they are increasing this won’t be true for long. One of the best methods to slow the spread of this infectious disease and prevent it from infecting others is to have testing centers available for residents to go to.
Like most other cities across the county this small township is also seeing STD rates increase in young adults. Some of the other recent statistics that show how dangerously high the STD percentages are rising include,
The facility accepts uninsured patients, and individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans for HIV screening and preventive care services.
Iris House A Center For Women Hiv organizes free HIV mobile testing where members of the public and underserved populations in the community are welcome for screening during outreach programs. It also offers translation services to enable clients who are not proficient in English access to HIV testing services.
630 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
The health center offers free STD testing and treatment services to women only. They facility also requires its clients to bring a photo ID.
First Choice Women's Resource Centers provides a spacious parking lot to clients visiting the center for STI testing and treatment. It also has competent medical professionals who offer counseling to pregnant women and STD patients in a peaceful and stigma-free environment.
211 W Front St #118, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
It accepts insured patients with Medicaid, and uninsured individuals may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale based on family size and income.
Planned Parenthood - New Brunswick Health Center has an onsite lab with competent analysts who deliver accurate, reliable, and confidential test results that allow physicians to make a quick diagnosis. Additionally, the clinic is active in community outreach programs where it educates the public on preventive healthcare.
10B Industrial Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
The facility offers free and confidential STI testing regardless of the patient's ability to pay. It also accepts insured patients and clients with high deductibles or the uninsured.
Middlesex County Public Health Department has a majority of medical staff who are bilingual or multilingual to assist non-English speaking clients in accessing STD/HIV screening services. It also provides free condoms to sexually active members of the public during outreach programs.
35 Kennedy Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA
The facility accepts clients with most insurance plans, for instance, Empire, Great West, HCCMIS, Humana, or MagnaCare, and cash or credit modes of payments for STD services from uninsured patients.
Urgent Care of New Jersey provides online check-in and registration services that enable clients to confirm their wait times and fill patient forms before visiting the clinic for STD testing and treatment services. It also offers extended hours on weekdays and weekends that help clients to plan their schedule for STI testing at the center.
2090 NJ-27, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
Patients seeking STD/HIV services are required to bring their insurance card and an ID. The facility accepts major credit cards for uninsured patients and participates with most insurance carriers, including Medicare.
Physicians at Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Edison are kind, warm, and accommodating to patients and provide confidential testing and treatment services. Additionally, the facility uses social media platforms to educate the youth and other sexually active members of the public on the importance of getting tested and practicing safer sex.
561 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, USA
The state of New Jersey does require its public school districts to include medically accurate information regarding the spread of HIV/AIDS, but these classes also stress the advantages of practicing abstinence. While abstinence can and will prevent pregnancies it is not effective at stopping the spread of STDs.
Included in these programs is information on how contraceptives often fail and students leaving these classes often believe that condoms are useless and cannot provide them with protection. Not only is this information wrong, it is also dangerous. While it is true that contraceptives can occasionally break, this does not mean that they are not extremely effective at preventing pregnancies and the spread of STDs.
Added to the problem with the township’s current sex education program is that students can easily opt out of the classes with a parent’s permission. When this happens teens do not even have the chance to learn about the dangers of HIV.
Regular Herpes testing in Edison is also not covered in the current classes, and this is being blamed for the high rate of infection among teens. Regular HIV testing in Edison is briefly discussed, but the importance of this simple procedure is often overlooked.
The budget cuts when combined with the broadening of Medicare to help Americans afford insurance has had the opposite affect when it comes to regular STD testing. Not only are the tests not covered under federal guidelines, the rising cost of the procedure has made it difficult for many residents to afford.
Many leave high school already infected with a venereal disease, and it is not uncommon for them to not even know that they have a STD. Until sweeping changes are made in Edison, residents will continue to be at risk for contracting any of the STDs.
While it is easy to forget about the town’s STD problems when you are enjoying the peace and quiet of Ambrose Brook this is not an excuse. STI clinics are waiting and willing to help, with/without insurance. The cost is affordable, and your privacy is secure.
Reference:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/faq/faq_hfle.htm
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/02/why_are_sexually_transmitted_diseases_rising_in_nj.html
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