Free do-it-at home HIV test offer in England
Free HIV tests that can be done at home are being offered this week to people in England.The kitIt gives a result within 15 minutes by testing a drop of blood from a finger prick. A 'reactive' result means HIV is possible and a clinic check is needed.If the result is negative it means the test did not detect HIV. If you think you are at risk of HIV, however, you should test every three months because it can take a while for the virus to show in the blood.
Most people get the virus from someone who is unaware they have it, according to the Terrence Higgins Trust charity which campaigns about and provides services relating to HIV and sexual health. THT has been working with the BBC drama EastEnders to raise awareness of HIV among heterosexuals through a storyline where a lead character called Zack Hudson is diagnosed with the virus.
People can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms. Testing is the only way to know your HIV status.Dr Alison Brown, interim head of HIV surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency, said: "HIV does not discriminate, so no matter your gender or sexual orientation.
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