Knowing your HIV status gives you powerful information to help you take steps to keep you and your partner(s) healthy: You can also buy an FDA-approved home testing kit at a pharmacy or online. If you test positive, you can start HIV treatment to stay healthy and prevent transmitting HIV to others.If you test negative, you can use HIV prevention tools to reduce your risk of getting HIV in the future.

Learn More about Groups at Higher Risk for HIV The CDC fact sheets listed below provide in-depth information about groups at greater risk for HIV.

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