What is CDC doing to get more people tested for HIV?
CDC is the nation’s leading source for sharing information on HIV prevention, counseling, and testing. Since the beginning of the epidemic, the agency has provided recommendations and guidelines for HIV counseling and testing as well, as training and education for health care providers and the general public. In September, 2006, as part of its continuing efforts to ensure that more people get tested for HIV, CDC released the Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings. These new Recommendations advise routine HIV testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health care settings in the United States. They also recommend reducing barriers to HIV testing.
