Preferred Location: 1228 Wantagh Ave Wantagh,NY 11793 Wantagh Change location
Preferred Location: 1228 Wantagh Ave Wantagh,NY 11793 Wantagh Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1228 Wantagh Ave Wantagh,NY 11793 Wantagh Change Location
Wantagh is a suburb of Nassau on Long Island. They had a reduction in the amount of HIV cases recorded in 2018 compared to 2017. However, data from 2018 showed 79 new infections, while 2017 showed 89.
Chlamydia has reached the highest number of infections compared to other STDs. In 2018, recorded cases were 4,784 at a rate of 381.6 higher than the 4,561cases 364.6 reported the year before.
The county had a substantial increase in reported Gonorrhea cases. 2018 and 2017 STD statistics showed 752 new infections at a rate of 60.4 and 717 patients at 57.7 per 100,000 people.
The number of early latent syphilis cases reported in 2017 was 168, while that of primary and secondary syphilis was 70. In 2018, the number of new infections increased to 180 for early syphilis and decreased to 66 for primary and secondary syphilis.
'Wantagh health officials encourage all sexually active people to seek regular STD checks. Some STIs can cause severe damage to the body by transmitting to other people through sexual contact if left untreated.'
Excel Urgent Care of Wantagh, New York, provides STD testing. They are open seven days a week. Northwell Health - GoHealth Urgent Care also provides STD treatment and care.
The Ryan White Program offers medical care to people living with HIV in Nassau County. In addition, residents of Wantagh can seek STD testing in Jamaica Sexual Health, Planned Parenthood, and Long Island Crisis Center.
Free STD testing may not offer walk-in appointments.
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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PFY Nassau improves the well-being of the LGBTQ+ young people through Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties by providing support, education, and personal development services.
It is a safe place where LGBTQ+ folks meet to learn how to maintain their sexual health and speak about their status without prejudice. HIV screening is simple and only takes 20 to 30 minutes.
AHF Healthcare Center – Queens provides primary care, HIV testing, and pharmacy services. The center has qualified staff on-site, offering quality medical care to HIV-positive clients.
Patients can visit the clinic for rapid HIV testing with the test results accessible in less than a minute. Combination HIV tests and nucleic acid tests are also available.
LGBT Network The Hauppauge Center has been advocating for solutions to address the greatest challenges of the LGBT people of Hauppauge, NY, since 1993.
To fight against HIV/AIDS, the center is open to individuals seeking rapid HIV and HCV testing as well as STD screening and treatment services. The HIV and HCV test results are available within 20 minutes. Additionally, the clinic’s staff provides HIV Pre- and Post-Test Counseling and Education.
Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic offers health information and tools to help county residents avoid STDs, HIV, and unintended pregnancy. Its health staff provides medical evaluation for those who have signs or think they have been exposed to HIV.
STI testing is also available at this health department. After testing, clients can access their test results via their patient portal. Contraceptive services include IUDs and E-pill.
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The clinic offers free HIV testing to all persons through the age of 30. Services at this clinic are open to the LGBTQ+ community. No registration is required for the facility’s programs, and the staff advises patients to call ahead to ensure eligibility and check activity times.
PFY Nassau has a community education program that educates students in colleges and middle and high schools to help them understand gender and sexual orientation. Through the facility’s Coffeehouse program, members of the LGBTQ and allies can have fun and make friends in a safe and substance-free environment.
2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710, USA
The facility offers quick and convenient HIV testing and treatment services at no cost to individuals who have had unprotected sex, whose partners have tested positive for HIV, and pregnant women attending their first prenatal visits. The services are confidential and are offered on a walk-in basis.
Patients can use the AHF Healthcare Center – Queens' patient portal to access their health information and keep their medical particulars up-to-date. They also benefit from the facility's transportation services.
161-21 Jamaica Ave 7th Floor, Queens, NY 11432, USA
Confidential HIV/STD counseling and testing services at the clinic are accessible at no cost on an appointment basis. The center offers services, programs, and resources for LGBT people. Free youth counseling services are available for Nassau and Suffolk County residents aged 10 to 18.
LGBT Network The Hauppauge Center provides free condoms to its clients. Also, patients visiting the facility may benefit from van transportation and client accompaniment services to their appointments. Insurance enrollment services are also available.
125 Kennedy Dr #100hauppauge, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA
If you are 12 years or older, you can visit Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic for low- to no-cost HIV/STD testing. No parental consent is necessary to access health services. While various insurance plans are allowed, uninsured patients can pay on a sliding scale fee.
At Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic, patients can request a free HIV self-test kit to check their status in the privacy of their homes. This clinic partners with community agencies to ensure that persons across North Wantagh, NY, can access HIV testing and sexual health referral services through mobile clinic vans.
90-37 Parsons Blvd 1st Floor, Queens, NY 11432, USA
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