Preferred Location: 367 N Main St Huntington,UT 84528 Huntington Change location
Preferred Location: 367 N Main St Huntington,UT 84528 Huntington Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 367 N Main St Huntington,UT 84528 Huntington Change Location
Utah is home to Arches National Park, a variety of ski resorts, and Salt Lake City’s gorgeous Temple Square. While it’s tough to decide what to do across UT, you might want to stop by one of the state’s many STD Clinics to get yourself tested. While many think that they are practicing safe sex, it is still important to get tested regularly. Utah has experienced an outbreak of gonorrhea the past five years that is staggering. There are plenty of free STD testing centers, but these facilities often come with long lines. You can also schedule private STD testing, and only spend 15 to 20 minutes in a local lab. While STDs are significantly more common in dense city centers, it’s important that residents of all counties are tested regularly. It’s a quick and painless procedure.
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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According to data released by the state health department and CDC, the number of STDs reported each year is rising at an alarming rate. In less than five years, cases across Salt Lake City increased from around 200 cases per year to over 1,000 cases per year.
This increase was so sharp that state legislators were forced to scramble additional resources to the Salt Lake City area. This is one of just a few alarming STD trends across the state.
While much of the state’s focus has been on the gonorrhea outbreak, chlamydia rates have also been increasing over the past decade. Women between the ages of 15-24 are the most at-risk age group for STDs in general, so it’s important to note that their rates are also increasing for chlamydia.
Rates of transmission for both gonorrhea and chlamydia are substantially worse in dense city centers like Salt Lake City. The young adults of these cities are most at-risk.
If everyone makes a concentrated effort, the number of infected individuals will see a significant decline over the next few years. Don’t ignore the warning signs that are present in the statistics. It’s important to take preventative action against further outbreaks.
As previously mentioned, STD transmission is a health problem for women between the ages of 15-24. Because young adults are at risk, education is a priority for officials across the state. It is only with comprehensive sexual education that younger members of the community will have the tools that they need to keep from contracting and spreading these diseases.
The recent increase in gonorrhea rates over the past five years was significant enough to worry some state leaders. In response, they have made an effort to increase education in the public school systems.
Even though some students are receiving comprehensive sex education in school before graduation, the majority are only taught abstinence based material. This means that many teens and young adults do not understand the importance of regular STD testing.
Regular Herpes testing in Utah can effectively prevent the spread of the virus through high schools. Regular HIV testing in Utah is also important, and the simple procedure could potentially save your life.
Studying demographics is one way health officials can target their awareness efforts in areas that have the highest STD rates. The state has seen an increase in sexual promiscuity with the rise of dating apps like Tinder. This trend is typically most common in large cities like Salt Lake City. It also has a large university population. With large centers of young people living together, it’s a perfect recipe for an outbreak without proper testing and education.
While STDs across the state are disproportionally more common in African American and Hispanic communities, recent data suggests that Caucasian men and women are transmitting gonorrhea at faster rates. The gender gap is also worth considering, as women are significantly more likely to contract Chlamydia across the state.
Overall, African American and Hispanic communities share the biggest risks when it comes to STD transmission. There are a variety of factors that cause these rates to be so high when compared with population percentages. For a long time, these groups did not have equal access to education or testing.
Without access to affordable treatment or sexual health education, it’s difficult for communities to keep themselves safe and healthy. These are only two of the problems that need to be resolved before the state starts to see its STDs rates decrease.
Before strolling around temple square or hiking through monument Arch, it is important to take a few minutes to take responsibility for your sexual health. The number of STDs reported each year is increasing, and this means that it is important to get tested. If you want to avoid the long lines and crowded waiting rooms at the community STI facilities, there is an easier way for you to take care of your sexual health. With one phone call, you can schedule confidential STD testing. This way you only have to spend a few minutes at a local lab.
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