Free STD Testing in Porterville, CA

The number of persons living with diagnosed HIV infections hiked from 312 cases in 2013 at a rate of 68.4 to 448 at a rate of 94.7 per 100,000 persons in 2017.

The Chlamydia incidence rate from 2014 to 2016 was 2,370.7 per 100,000 persons. Reports indicated Chlamydia infections to be the highest of all the STDs.

Gonorrhea infections were higher in the male population at a rate of 274 contrary to the female population. As of 2013 to 2016, the overall rate of Gonorrhoea was 539 per 100,000 persons.

Syphilis infections in Porterville city were moderate compared to other infections. Health reports indicated the rate of Syphilis cases being 27.7 per 100, 000 from 2013 to 2017. The reports further noted that in the entire period, there were zero cases of Syphilis infections in the female population.

Several measures have been put in place by the Tulare County Department of Health to address HIV/STD infections. The department is providing STD/HIV services in places that may help people access employment opportunities, transportation services, and nutrition. Moreover, it has managed to successfully push for the anti-stigma initiative in the entire county.

STD/HIV services can be accessed by residents in some of the medical centers in Porterville city like Porterville Public Health and General Hospital French Camp California.

Some other medical facilities residents may opt to visit are Porterville Pregnancy Resource Center and Sierra View Urgent Care.

Free testing, screening, and treatment may be offered in some of the medical facilities. However, some of the services may be dependent on income and welfare eligibility and doctor consultation may also be a bit costly.