STIs and HIV

Who should be tested for STIs and HIV

Below are the STI/HIV screening recommendations. If you are not sure if you should be tested or have questions, call 541-322-7155 to speak with a staff member.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea

• At least annually for sexually active people <25 years old
• At least annually for sexually active adults 25 or older if potential exposure to STIs or HIV
• Rectal and pharyngeal testing recommended for people engaging in oral and/or anal sex

Syphilis

• At least once for sexually active people due to recent increase of syphilis in Central Oregon, more often if potential exposure to STIs or HIV
• Each time a person is tested for other STIs or HIV

HIV

• At least once for sexually active people due to recent increase of new HIV infections in Central Oregon, and more often if potential exposure to STIs or HIV
• Each time a person is tested for other STIs

In Oregon, anyone can consent to their own HIV/STI testing, including teens.

Where to get tested

Many local option exist for accessing STI and HIV testing services. Below are some options for accessing STI/HIV testing:

• Your healthcare provider
• Deschutes County Health Services outreach van
• Deschutes County Health Services STI/HIV Program (low or no-cost services)*
• Free self-collected home testing kits from Take Me Home
• Free self-collected home testing kits for syphilis and HIV from STD Check. You must call in your request. See instructions.

*If you need testing or treatment for an STI or HIV, but don't have a healthcare provider or cannot get an appointment, we can help! Call the confidential STI line at 541-322-7155 for help with questions and/or referrals.

Deschutes County Health Services STI/HIV Program provides the following clinical services by appointment only:

• Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C testing
• PrEP for HIV prevention
• Treatment for people who test positive for an STI and/or HIV and testing and treatment for their sexual partners