KNOW YOUR BODY & RISKS
No Cost STI/STD Testing in Waco, TX
One-in-five Americans carry a sexually transmitted disease or infection.1 Know your body and stop the spread.
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas offers vouchers for no-cost STI/STD testing to qualified clients* that can be redeemed at the Waco Public Health office. We can also refer to local resources for medical care if needed.
ARE YOU PREGNANT?
If you’re pregnant, the pregnancy can be impacted by the disease and possibly passed to the fetus. And, If you are considering abortion, you should know that continuing with an abortion decision along with an unknown STD/STI could cause infertility, an ectopic pregnancy, and increased HIV risk.
Confidential Testing for your well-being
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs/STIs) are passed through sex or sexual activity from one individual to another by blood, semen, vaginal, and other bodily fluids. Some common STIs/STDs are:
- Genital herpes
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B
- Chlamydia
- HIV/AIDS
- HPV
Common STD/STI Symptoms
STDs/STIs don’t always have noticeable symptoms, but there are some common symptoms, such as:
- Painful or burning urination
- Discharge from the penis
- Sore, swollen lymph nodes
- Lower abdominal pain
- Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Pain during sex
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, don’t wait. Visit us for a consultation and voucher for free testing at the McLennan County Health Department.
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1 https://www.cdc.gov/sti/php/communication-resources/prevalence-incidence-and-cost-estimates.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/prevalence-2020-at-a-glance.htm
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