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Rockledge, FL, a city in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metropolitan area, and Brevard County, is experiencing an STD outbreak.
Gonorrhea cases are rising. In 2015, the county reported 423 new diagnoses, and by 2018, it jumped to 482.
Chlamydia infections are also going up with 1,747 new cases in 2015, rising to more than 2,000 in 2018.
Infectious syphilis diagnoses are growing. In 2015, there were 20 new infections, and in 2018, there were nearly 60.
The county had 40 early cases of syphilis in 2015 and 2018, it more than doubled with 94 new infections.
In 2015, the county had no congenital syphilis reports. However, in 2018, three babies were born with it.
New HIV infections in Brevard is also increasing with 58 diagnoses in 2015 and 68 in 2018.
STD rates went up 23% in 2016 and county officials are still concerned about the growing rates. They’re urging all sexually active persons to seek STD testing to reduce the spread of these infections.
There are a few locations in and near Rockledge that provide comprehensive STD testing and related services such as treatment and aftercare.
One option is the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County at the Viera Clinic on Judge Fran Jamieson Way. This location is accessible by a public bus route.
Another place a little further away is the Curative Care Center on US HW 1 in Titusville.
Some sites may offer free STD testing. They could ask for proof of income, and rapid results might not be possible. Its possible patients will have to pay for treatment, too.
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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Center For Multicultural Wellness is a medical referral organization that provides risk reduction in education and training to underserved community members. The facility offers culturally appropriate health care services to marginalized community members by providing thousands of individuals with disease prevention education, STD/HIV screening, and psychological support.
Patients may also receive case management, housing support, and linkage care to lower their chances of contracting infectious diseases and improve their well-being.
Project Response Testing & Treatment Center is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive and accessible medical care to both PLWHA and vulnerable community members.
It works towards offering appropriate services that help PLWHA to manage their HIV condition. The facility is affiliated to Ryan White Paper and coordinates with other organizations to provide case management, mental health, and HIV/STD testing, counseling, prevention, and treatment.
Planned Parenthood - Kissimmee Health Center is a credible provider of comprehensive quality reproductive health care services to both teenagers and adults. It has professional medical experts qualified in the provision of various clinical services such as STD/HIV testing and treatment, pregnancy screening, LGBTQ care, and abortion health care services.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County coordinates with the community members to set up various HIV/STD eradication strategies to lower the infection rates in the county.
It's staffed by certified doctors who use their vast clinical experiences to provide accurate patient diagnosis and treatment. People of Rockledge, Florida, rely on the clinic for various services, including STD/HIV testing, prevention, and treatment, wellness care, clinical services, nutritional care.
Health First Urgent Care is a health facility that serves people residing in Rockledge, Florida, by providing treatment of minor injuries and non-life threatening illnesses. The clinic management ensures that clients coming in are served within a short time so that they can get back to feeling well. It has board-certified physicians who provide STD/HIV testing, diagnosis, and treatment as well as primary care.
Rockledge MedFast Urgent Care | Walk-In Clinic | Emergency Quick Care provides affordable immediate medical care services to members of the public in Rockledge, FL. The clinic has qualified health practitioners with vast clinical experience in providing STD/HIV testing and treatment, DOT physicals, and occupational medicine. Patients usually spend an average of one hour at the health center.
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.
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Description: 2nd and 4th Fridays HIV/HepC hours: Fri., 8am-5pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: HIV/HepC hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8am-5pm
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Closed from 12noon-1pm
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: Need to register as a patient.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Condoms available for free. Teen Clinic: Tues., Thurs., 1pm-5pm
Description: Community Based Organization.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available.
Description: Need to register as a patient.
Description: 1st and 3rd Fridays HIV/HepC hours: 8am-5pm
Sexually active people are entitled to STD/HIV testing, diagnosis, and treatment. There are no eligibility requirements for individuals seeking HIV/STD services from the facility.
Center For Multicultural Wellness provides case management care to PLWHA and newly infected patients, which enables them to obtain financial, social, housing, medical care that they need to stay healthy. It has a psychological support program that offers counseling services to enable patients to gain emotional healing. The clinic also conducts community surveillance to identify individuals susceptible to HIV/STD and provides them with risk reduction training.
641 N Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Community members can access free HIV/ Hepatitis testing, but they may pay for STD screening. The clinic accepts most health insurance plans, including Medicare.
Project Response Testing & Treatment Center offers free rapid HIV screening and counseling at designated community sites to help vulnerable community members to know their health status. It conducts community outreach campaigns to create HIV awareness and eradicate HIV related stigma.
747 S Apollo Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
The facility is open persons in need of STD/HIV testing and treatment. It accepts numerous health insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Molina. Uninsured patients may qualify for a sliding fee scale depending on their income. Moreover, self-pay options are available for uninsured patients, who may clear the medical bills using credit cards, cash, checks, and money orders.
Planned Parenthood - Kissimmee Health Center has a website with easy navigation tools where patients can access STD/HIV information and also book an appointment. The clinic provides free parking services that are convenient for clients seeking medical care. It also educates parents on how to talk to their teenage children regarding gender identities.
610 Oak Commons Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741, USA
Public members are entitled to free and confidential STD/HIV testing. The facility accepts most health plans, including Medicare, HMOs, and Medicaid. It also offers a medical aid program to eligible patients and allows self-pay persons to pay using visa or master cards.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County provides free and confidential HIV testing to encourages individuals to get tested, know their health status, and access preventive medication. The health department offers free condoms to community members by promoting safer sex practices. Moreover, the hospital enrolls PLWHA to AIDS Drug Assistance Program to help them obtain cheap HIV prescriptions.
601 E University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
Every person is eligible for STD/HIV screening, and nobody is turned away for lacking insurance coverage. The clinic provides self-pay options, including credit cards and cash, and participates in many health insurance plans.
Health First Urgent Care offers virtual appointments, which enable clients to access medical services at the comfort of their home. Patients can check-in online via PC or mobile phone and only walk to the clinic at an appropriate time to receive instant medication. Moreover, the clinic organizes several events, including seminars, to provide informative health education to promote people's health and well-being.
105 S Banana River Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
STD/HIV screening is available to every individual who wishes to know their status at affordable out-of-pocket rates. The clinic accepts cash, credit cards, and major insurance plans such as Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire, and Medicare.
The urgent care center has a user-friendly website that enables individuals to access online check-in services, pay medical bills, and review their medical records from their homes or office. It has an in-house pharmacy, which provides pharmacy discount cards that allow patients to obtain their drugs at a lower price.
1400 Rockledge Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
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