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Those living in Pasco County Florida saw relatively high numbers of syphilis cases in 2018. In that year there were 54 cases of early syphilis, which is about 10.4 infections per 100,000 residents. Interestingly, white non-hispanic residents made up around 88.1% of the population in Pasco county that year according to 2017 estimates. This demographic contributed to 34 of the 54 reported early syphilis cases reported that year.
Early syphilis infections were lower in number the year before, with 31 infections reported in 2017. The trend of such infections over five years continues to increase by each passing year. There were 18 instances of early syphilis in the year 2013, which then jumped up to 30 infections the next year. This trend continued from 2015 to 2016 when early syphilis cases rose from 28 infections in 2015 to 37 reports the following year.
“The CDC reported an increase in HBV infections among those in Pasco County, FL according to 2016 data obtained from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System.”
You can find STD testing about ten minutes from the Land O’ Lakes area, in Lutz at the local walk-in clinic. The Your Family Walk-In Clinic on Hunting Bow Circle offers STD testing and treatment services.
Alternatively, you may want to check out the Florida Department of Health, Pasco, in Hudson on Denton Avenue.
You may be able to receive free STD testing as well, however this option may not be as convenient. This is because the hours at such testing sites may not be consistent.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2Â provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.Â
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.Â
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.Â
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.Â
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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AHF Healthcare Center - Safety Harbor is a non-profit organization that provides quality health care services to PLWHA. The facility's mission is to end the AIDS epidemic through its network of health care contracts, thrift stores, and pharmacies. It also links PLWHA with resources and specialists they require to manage their condition and live a healthy life.
Ybor Youth Clinic is a community-based organisation that addresses the health needs of underserved young adults and youths in Land O’Lakes. The clinic works with non – profit organizations and county governments to ensure that community members access quality health care services.
Some of the services available include HIV/STI testing, birth control, and prevention counseling services.
Tampa Health Center of Tampa, FL, is a trusted provider of quality reproductive health care services. It offers sexual education programs to schools and communities aimed at promoting sexual health and wellness. Its clinicians offer reproductive health services, including birth control, pregnancy testing, general health care, and confidential STD tests and treatment.
Pasco County Department of Health- Wesley Chapel works to promote, improve, and protect the health of people in Pasco County through its community, integrated state, and county efforts. The health department has an STD Prevention and Control Program that works to reduce the incidence rates of STDs by providing confidential diagnosis, screening, and treatment for infected persons.
Your Family Walk-In Clinic LLC is dedicated to providing convenient and affordable medical care services for the community. Its health care providers have over 25 years of combined experience in family medicine, primary care, immunizations, and sports physicals.
Additionally, it provides health screening services including STD testing and treatment
Florida Medical Clinic - Urgent Care has a team of more than 350 health care providers with extensive training in cardiology, plastic surgery, obstetrics, oncology, and radiology. It also offers diagnostic services and treatments on-site, including digital mammography, hearing, and vision testing as well as blood work and confidential STD/HIV screening.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. STD Clinic: Walk-in The process is a first come, first serve basis. 13 years of age and over. HIV Services provided at different location - contact (813) 307-8064; TB Services are provided at a different location - contact (813) 307-8047; Immunization Services are provided at a different location - contact (813) 307-8077. The clinic closes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12noon-4:30pm
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Community Based Organization.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Description: Free condoms available.
Description: Free condoms available.
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: AIDS Service Organization.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Free condoms available.
Description: Free condoms available.
Description: Community Based Organization. Please call for HIV testing hours
AHF does not members of the public seeking HIV services regardless of their color, sex, or religion. It provides free HIV services to all patients irrespective of whether insurance status.
Patients visiting the AHF health center may receive free condoms, PrEP, and PEP services to protect themselves from contracting the infections. The facility also provides housing services for underserved HIV patients and holds regular events to educate the community on the importance of practicing safer sex.
3135 FL-580 #1, Safety Harbor, FL 34695, USA
You are required to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to complete the registration process. The clinic also provides STD services to youths aged 13 to 24 years.
Ybor Youth Clinic provides quality sexual health services. It links sexually abused victims with psychiatrists, and drug addicts may access risk reduction services to prevent HIV/STI infections. Its lab has advanced facilities that provide prompt STD results within 15 to 20 minutes.
1315 E 7th Ave STE 104, Tampa, FL 33605, USA
The Planned Parenthood clinic provides a sliding fee scale program for uninsured patients, and it serves patients of all ages, religions, sex, and gender.
The health center has qualified physicians who provide efficient STD services. Interpretation services for non-English clients are also available, and patients may take advantage of sexual education classes available online. Moreover, vaccinations and PrEP services are available.
8068 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617, USA
The department has no citizenship status, ethnic background, or age limit when providing STD services. A government-funded program is available for uninsured clients, and most insurance cards are accepted at the facility.
The public health department has a variety of preventative programs to ensure the health and well-being of its citizens. It also has a Hepatitis Program that offers vaccination services against the viral infection. Additionally, it offers comprehensive nutritional services to ensure its residents practice healthier eating habits.
33845 FL-54 #102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543, USA
The urgent care serves all patients regardless of their sex, color, race, or income level. Medicare and Medicaid are some of the insurance plans accepted, and uninsured clients may benefit from a sliding fee scale program.
The urgent care facility has qualified medical professionals who provide confidential STD services. It also has an on-site lab that is fully equipped to provide prompt STD results. Additionally, the clinic is open seven days a week to serve the community with convenient medical services.
17929 Hunting Bow Cir, Lutz, FL 33558, USA
The urgent care facility provides discounted prices for indigent persons and accepts major insurance covers from insured patients. Additionally, physicians do not discriminate against color, race, or income level when offering STD services.
Florida Medical Clinic is fully-equipped to provide quality urgent care services to the residents of Land O’Lakes. Cancer screening services are also available for both men and women, and the clinic offers telemedicine services for minor illnesses to patients living in remote areas.
2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd #101, Zephyrhills, FL 33544, USA
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