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HIV self‑test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended HIV self-test kits as a way for people to ...
PrideSource

FDA approves first over-the-counter home use HIV test kit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced July 3 it has approved the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, the first over-the-counter, self-administered HIV test kit to detect the presence of antibodies to ...
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SCHD to launch free in-home HIV test kit program

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department is launching a free in-home HIV test kit program as a part of its efforts to increase HIV testing and reduce the stigma about HIV testing.
News Medical

At-Home Test Kits: How They Work and What They Can Detect

At-home test kits, also known as at-home medical tests or self-tests, are kits that you can purchase online, at supermarkets, or at your local pharmacy and use to detect or monitor certain diseases ...
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Here are pros and cons of at-home HIV test kits

SAN ANTONIO — At-home HIV test kits are making it easier for people to test themselves. Knowing your status is one of the best ways we can help end the HIV epidemic. At-home tests are just one tool ...
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Shelby County to provide free HIV test kits; Tennessee applies for rural healthcare money

The Shelby County Health Department launched a new program that allows residents to have free in-home HIV self-test kits discreetly sent to their homes, the health department announced Nov. 8. Anyone ...
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Alabama residents can test for STDs, HIV with at-home kit, ADPH says

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An initiative to promote at-home STD and HIV testing is being renewed, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. Testing kits became available to order Thursday. ...