It all starts with knowing your status.

A trained Health Care Provider can give you a test to see if you are HIV Positive.

• An HIV test can be done on the spot.
• The HCP will prick your finger.
• The HCP will take a small drop of your blood.
• The HCP can give you results within 10 minutes.
• If you want, you may request a self- test kit for your partner.

The test is done in a private setting and the results will only be shared with you.

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Know Your HIV Status

If you are HIV negative:

• Keep using a condom
• If you have a situation where you are unable to use a condom, you can use PrEP (Pre- exposure prophylaxis) which can prevent you from getting HIV.
• Get tested every 3 months for HIV so you know your status.

If you are HIV positive:

• Keep using a condom
• Visit the clinic to get treatment
• The sooner you start HIV treatment, the stronger your body and immune system will become.

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Next Steps: Taking ARVs to Treat HIV.

The next important step is understanding viral load suppression and how U=U is reached. Click here to learn more.

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