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Vermont has some of the lowest STD rates in the country, but health officials even here are worried about the rise, especially because the numbers available only show the people who have been tested.
Doctors recommend routine screening for sexually active individuals, even for those who have not seen any symptoms.
In 2015, the HIV prevalence rate for Chittenden County was 152 per 100K people. That’s pretty low, but don’t celebrate yet. Since HIV is preventable, that number needs to go down. Chittenden County’s 2016 chlamydia rate was 359.4, most of the cases being young people.
The gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates were 34.1 and 4.3. Health officials cite, among other factors, Vermont’s relatively progressive sex education program for its low STD rates.
There are a few STD-testing clinics in Burlington. At least one nonprofit offers free STD testing for HIV only. Planned Parenthood is located on Saint Paul St. They test for STIs and test for all except HIV. The fee is based on a sliding scale.
Community Health Centers of Burlington offers STD and HIV testing, and you can find them on Riverside Ave. The University of Vermont’s Student Health Services offers screening for their students.
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 CDC2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Pride Center of Vermont is a medical facility that offers comprehensive HIV health-care services to the LGBTQ community in Vermont. It has a medical team that’s competent in offering HIV and Hepatitis C testing and treatment. Clinicians use OraQuick rapid antibody tests to conduct the tests, and patients may wait for about 20 minutes to receive results.
Vermont CARES is an agency that was formed in 1986 to provide health care and support services to PLWHA in Vermont. Clinicians assist clients to live healthy lives and adhere to their treatment plans, and the medical team is also competent in providing HIV testing and treatment. The staff conducts HIV and Hepatitis C tests using finger sticks, and the test results may be availed in about 20 minutes.
Aspire Together is a health clinic that provides medical health care and health education services to the residents of Burlington, VT. It has health practitioners who are competent in helping clients to navigate through unplanned pregnancies and select the best options for them, including abortion, adoption, or parenting. Some services the medical practitioners are proficient in offering include ultrasounds and pregnancy and STD testing.
Burlington Health Center of Burlington, VT, is a Planned Parenthood health center that has doctors who are well-trained to offer an array of health-care services that include cancer screening, vasectomy, smoking cessation, and sports physicals as well as testing and treatment of UTIs and STDs. HIV tests are conducted by the use of finger sticks, and results may be ready at the end of your appointment.
Vermont Department of Health is a public health department that offers in-depth medical services to satisfy the health-care needs of Vermonters. Its staff is experienced in treating conditions such as influenza, measles, malaria, tuberculosis, and zoonotic diseases. Physicians also provide precise and quick STD services.
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care is a medical facility that offers urgent and primary health-care services to South Burlington residents and their families. Its doctors are proficient in offering quality STD testing and treatment services. The medical team also treats injuries such as burns, headaches, and concussions as well as illnesses such as urinary tract infections and bronchitis.
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Testing open to the general public. Free condoms available.
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Description: Social Service Organization. Safe Recovery serves people who are currently using cocaine, heroin, other opioids, or other drugs, or who are in early recovery from opioid dependence. Call for HIV/HCV testing availability
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The staff offers free HIV and Hepatitis C testing to the LGBTQ community despite religious background, color, age, income levels, or state of origin.
HIV positive clients receive linkage to medical care providers through the Vermont Diversity Health Project program. Additionally, clinicians provide free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C tests. Moreover, you may book an appointment or walk into the clinic to receive STD services.
255 S Champlain St #12, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Persons of all ages, sexes, colors, and sexual orientations may receive free HIV and Hepatitis C testing. Moreover, those eligible for the facility’s health insurance programs may benefit from free or low-cost medical services.
Clients may receive financial assistance to purchase medication catered for by the HIV/AIDS Medication Assistance Program. Also, the Case Management Program links clients to medical care and food assistance services. Moreover, the staff provides confidential STD services on an appointment booking basis.
29 Main St #14, Montpelier, VT 05602, USA
Doctors provide free STD testing to women and men without consideration of age, marital status, color, income, or sexual orientation.
The staff offers free and confidential testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Additionally, if you need to receive STD services, booking an appointment is mandatory. Moreover, clinicians offer equitable services according to clients’ needs, and they provide test results in-person.
56 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Whether you’re insured or not, you may receive STD testing and treatment, and payment is expected at the time of service. Additionally, you may qualify for a state-funded program if you can’t afford to pay. Clinicians also offer STD services on a sliding fee scale and they accept some insurances.
Interpretation services are available for languages other than English. Additionally, you may seek services through booking an appointment online or via telephone calls. Also, medical practitioners offer accurate and discreet STD services.
183 St Paul St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Patients from Vermont and the nearby communities may receive free or low-cost STD testing and treatment regardless of national origin, gender, sex, income levels, or sexual orientation.
HIV positive clients may receive free treatment through the Vermont Medication Assistance Program. Additionally, you may book an appointment to receive services, and health-care providers also accept walk-ins. Moreover, clinicians follow a medical code of conduct and provide confidential STD services.
108 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
The staff offers STD testing and treatment to all visiting patients without consideration of their ability to pay, ages, or sexes. Additionally, self-pay clients may settle their medical bills online using credit cards or debit cards. Clinicians also accept some insurance health plans for payment of STD bills.
Physicians offer follow-up services to check on clients’ health progress after treatment. Moreover, STD services are available seven days a week, so if you have a compact schedule, you may seek services at a time that suits you. Additionally, STD services are available on a walk-in basis.
1200 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA
The local city government currently enacts a CDC-sponsored program available to the whole state of Vermont called “Promoting Adolescent Health Through School-Based HIV/STD Prevention.” The program, which is supported by federal grant money, helps the city to provide education and improve sexual health in middle and high school students, the demographic responsible for a great majority of Burlington’s STD cases. There are three main components to their approach, which includes sexual education, sexual health services, and a health school climate.
Sexual education consists of many factors. One such factor is pregnancy and HIV prevention. This plays one of the largest roles in sex education, and the program focuses on abstinence and the use of contraceptives to avoid STDs and unwanted pregnancies. Another factor is reproduction anatomy, where adolescent males and females alike learn about the reproductive system, how disease can spread, and how pregnancy occurs. Another factor still is how to say “no” if a partner is uncomfortable with something, and where to go for sexual health services, such as condoms and birth control.
Sexual health services are also available in Burlington to those who want to prevent disease or have a means to participate in healthy sex. These resources can include cancer screenings, disease testing, providing contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, and sexual assault assistance. Anyone the surrounding areas can participate in the services, but they are especially effective for the city’s youth.
Lastly, schools push a high standard for a comfortable classroom atmosphere, where students and teachers alike base all of their relationships on respect. This push for greater tolerance in a school setting has helped adolescents to make empowered decisions about their sexuality and helped to decrease the amount of people afflicted with STDs.
As we have already mentioned, the demographics in Burlington that are most likely to be affected by STDs are white adolescents to young adults age 24. There are a few reasons why this is the case.
The first is because the city’s population is 88 percent white, which lends itself to a higher rate of STDs in white citizens as a whole. The second reason is because teenagers to young adults either have fewer inhibitions about safe sexual practices or less sex education, though this is a gap that Burlington’s community is bridging.
The last reason for this could be because, even with available sex resources, many youth don’t know where to go, where to find them, or feel awkward about asking. With better resources, however, and clinics readily available to help the community, these efforts should be able to assist with STD prevention.
Of the remaining population of those afflicted with STDs, only about 14 percent are black, and another 14 percent are Latino, Asian, and multiracial. What is really striking is that more women contract STDs in men unless male homosexual interactions take place. This is partially due to the fact that males may still have sex even with knowledge of their STD, while females may be less inclined. The following graph depicts females who have gonorrhea and chlamydia in Vermont, though the statistics can generally be applied to the city as well.
The people who work in the sexual health clinics are always happy to assist you with any questions you have about your own sexuality and have services to help worried parents with their children’s sexuality. We provide confidential STD testing to make sure your privacy and integrity is kept intact. Many people have expressed how much they appreciate this aspect of our services, as to remain discreet.
We have counseling services and emotional guides for those who need sexual advisement. We also have educational guides and experienced personnel that can answer all of your questions and make sure you have the resources, contraceptives, and education you need to have safe sex and prevent STDs. Testing for STDs takes only about 20 minutes, though it will take a little time to get the results, which means you can get back to the water, hit the city’s bike paths, and enjoy everything else Burlington has to offer.
http://healthvermont.gov/disease-control/std
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