Reduce your risk of STI through these prevention tips and strategies:

• Abstinence or avoiding high risk behaviors such as having sex without a condom, having multiple sex partners, using alcohol or drugs before sex.
• Have an honest conversation with your partner about sexual history.
• Condom use – correct and consistent use of male condoms can reduce your STI risk.
• Get vaccinated for:
  • HPV
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Mpox
• Know your STI status.
• Receive treatment if your partner tests positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis.
• HIV PrEP – Request HIV PrEP from LCHD
• Doxy PEP – Request Doxy PEP from LCHD

Many STIs can be present without symptoms. Untreated STIs can lead to serious health problems.

Who Should Be Tested? What Should You Be Tested For?

Per the CDC:

• Everyone ages 13 to 64 years should be tested at least once for HIV.
• All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year.
• Women 25 years and older with risk factors should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year. Risk factors include having new partners, multiple partners, or a partner who has an STI.
• Everyone who is pregnant should be tested for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C starting early in pregnancy. Repeat testing may be needed.
• Pregnant people at risk should also be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea starting early in pregnancy. Repeat testing may be needed in some cases.
• Sexually active men who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men should be tested:
  • For syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea at least once a year. Those with multiple or anonymous partners should be tested more frequently (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
  • For HIV at least once a year and may benefit from more frequent HIV testing (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
  • For hepatitis C, at least once a year, if living with HIV.
• Anyone who shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV at least once a year.
• People who have had oral or anal sex should talk with their healthcare provider about throat and rectal testing options.

STI and HIV testing is available through your doctor or primary care physician. See below for other testing options:

Corner Health Center (Ypsilanti) – (734) 484-3600

• HIV testing and counseling, STI testing and treatment (ages 12-25 years)
• Schedule an appointment online: cornerhealth.org

Genesee County Health Department – (810) 237-4538

• HIV/STI testing, STI treatment, PrEP services – Call for appointment
• Website: bit.ly/42hpRby

Ingham County HIV/STI Prevention Program – (517) 887-4424

• HIV/STI testing and treatment, PrEP services – Call for appointment
• Website: bit.ly/3SxCOKT

Livingston County Health Department – (517) 552-6882

• STI testing and treatment, expedited partner therapy (treatment) for STIs, free HIV and Hepatitis C rapid testing (13 years and older)
• Schedule an appointment online: bit.ly/4964fkz

Oakland County Health Department (Southfield) – (800) 848-5533

• HIV testing, STI testing and treatment, PrEP/PEP services – Walk-ins accepted
• Website: bit.ly/3Oo968P

Pregnancy Help Clinic (Brighton) – (810) 494-5433

• Free HIV/STI testing, family planning support, and other services for women and men
• Text a Registered Nurse for confidential and professional help – (810) 844-1116
• Schedule an appointment online: pregnancyhelpclinic.com

University of Michigan Student Run Free Clinic (Pinckney) – (734) 936-7804

• Free STI testing, PrEP services – Text (734) 336-1663 for appointment/more information
• Website: umstudentrunfreeclinic.org

Washtenaw County Health Department – (734) 544-6840

• Free HIV testing, STI testing and treatment, PrEP/PEP services – Call for appointment
• Website: washtenaw.org/1343/Sexual-Health-Services-HIV-STI

Together Take Me Home

• Offers free HIV self-tests sent right to your door (17 years and older)
• Visit: together.takemehome.org

Visit gettested.cdc.gov to find other HIV/STI testing sites near you.