HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET TESTED?
Just getting tested once may not be enough. National guidelines from the CDC and other groups recommend retesting at least once a year for anyone at higher risk for getting HIV including:
- Men who have sex with men
- People with more than 1 sexual partner
- Transgender people who have sex with men
- People who have recently had an STI
- People who use injection drugs
The CDC also suggests regular retesting for some sexually active gay and bisexual men. About every 3 to 6 months.
You should also get tested or retested if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
