There are more options than ever for getting tested for HIV! Free and low-cost testing for HIV, as well as other STIs, is available across the U.S. Don't like needles? Ask about oral swab or finger stick tests. Rapid HIV tests provide results within 20 minutes. Get a FREE HIV self-test to take at home or wherever is convenient. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions. TRANSCRIPT: Number one, when it comes down to HIV, you want to get tested. That is the starting point, because you don't know which direction to go in unless you actually have your status. Once you have your status, the next thing to do is find out what path works for you. Talk to a provider and have a conversation, whether that is you need to understand the medication, or to build a care plan for yourself. It's important for you to have all of the things that you need to make the best informed decision. 4/16/2025
If you do not have insurance or need financial assistance with your HIV care and insurance costs, there are programs that can help. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program works with health departments and community-based organizations to provide HIV-related medical care and prescription drugs for people living with HIV. The program serves people with HIV who have no insurance, need services that their insurance doesn’t cover or need help with insurance costs. The program also provides other essential support services for people living with HIV. This includes transportation, housing assistance, dental and mental health, substance use treatment and more. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
If you do not have insurance or need financial assistance with your HIV care and insurance costs, there are programs that can help. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program works with health departments and community-based organizations to provide HIV-related medical care and prescription drugs for people living with HIV. The program serves people with HIV who have no insurance, need services that their insurance doesn’t cover or need help with insurance costs. The program also provides other essential support services for people living with HIV. This includes transportation, housing assistance, dental and mental health, substance use treatment and more. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
HIV and other STIs are very common and often show no symptoms. Many people with an STI don’t know it. Left untreated, STIs can cause serious health problems. Good news! All STIs are treatable, including HIV, and many are curable. To know for sure you are being tested, ASK a healthcare provider to be tested! A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
HIV and other STIs are very common and often show no symptoms. Many people with an STI don’t know it. Left untreated, STIs can cause serious health problems. Good news! All STIs are treatable, including HIV, and many are curable. To know for sure you are being tested, ASK a healthcare provider to be tested! A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
Get the latest on HIV/STI prevention options like PrEP, PEP and doxy PEP! PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is for people who do not have HIV to provide added protection. It is available as a daily pill or long-acting injectable and is highly effective when taken as prescribed in preventing HIV. But it doesn’t protect against other STIs. For added protection, doxy PEP is medication taken after sex to protect against getting common STIs, but you have to act fast. Doxy PEP must be taken within 72 hours, ideally within 24 hours, after sex. Talk to a healthcare provider to learn more about PrEP and doxy PEP. Both require a prescription. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
Get the latest on HIV/STI prevention options like PrEP, PEP and doxy PEP! PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is for people who do not have HIV to provide added protection. It is available as a daily pill or long-acting injectable and is highly effective when taken as prescribed in preventing HIV. But it doesn’t protect against other STIs. For added protection, doxy PEP is medication taken after sex to protect against getting common STIs, but you have to act fast. Doxy PEP must be taken within 72 hours, ideally within 24 hours, after sex. Talk to a healthcare provider to learn more about PrEP and doxy PEP. Both require a prescription. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
A person diagnosed with HIV today who is in ongoing care and treatment can live a long, healthy life. Antiretrovirals (ARVs), the medications used to treat HIV, lower the amount of virus in the body. The goal is to reduce them to a level that is undetectable according to standard lab tests. In addition to keeping you healthy, taking ARVs as prescribed also prevents the spread of the virus to others. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.
A person diagnosed with HIV today who is in ongoing care and treatment can live a long, healthy life. Antiretrovirals (ARVs), the medications used to treat HIV, lower the amount of virus in the body. The goal is to reduce them to a level that is undetectable according to standard lab tests. In addition to keeping you healthy, taking ARVs as prescribed also prevents the spread of the virus to others. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions.