HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. -- The Hillsborough County Department of Health will be holding free HIV testing on Wednesday, June 27.
- Free HIV testing to be offered in Hillsborough
- Free testing on June 27
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Officials said this year's theme is "Test Your Way. Do It Today," which serves as a reminder that HIV testing has never been more convenient because there are more ways than ever to get tested.
"Some people avoid getting tested because they are afraid of testing HIV positive," said Human Services Program Director James Roth. "What many do not know is that with the right medication, HIV can become undetectable in lab tests. If HIV is undetectable for six months, it becomes untransmittable."
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all individuals 13-64 years old be tested for HIV at least once during their lifetime, and persons at increased risk for HIV infection be tested at least annually.
Florida remains a national leader in HIV testing, with more than 1,400 registered HIV test sites. Last year, more than 340,000 HIV tests were conducted through Florida's registered HIV test sites.
On June 27, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County will provide free HIV testing for people 13-years-old and older at the downtown Specialty Care Center from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is located at 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa.