Should I get tested for syphilis?
Communities in Eastern Virginia have a higher rate of Syphilis. You should get tested if you are sexually active. You should get tested regularly if you are sexually active and
- Are a gay or bisexual man
- Have HIV
- Are taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
- Have partner(s) who have tested positive for syphilis
- Have multiple partners.
All pregnant people should receive syphilis testing at their first prenatal visit. Some pregnant people need to receive syphilis testing again during the third trimester at 28 weeks and at delivery.
NORFOLK
830 Southampton Avenue
757-683-2735
CAN Community Health
1001 Monticello Ave. Suite 100
(757) 346-5770
Minority AIDS Support Services
2415 Lafayette Blvd.
(757) 644-3595
CHESEPEAKE
748 Battlefield Boulevard
757-382-8631
VIRGINIA BEACH
4452 Corporation Lane (Suite 200)
757-518-2700
SOUTHAMPTON CO
26022 Administration Center Drive
757-653-3040
PORTSMOUTH
1701 High Street
757-393-8585
ETSI Health Clinic
446 Effingham Ave. Suite 302
(757) 765-5940
SUFFOLK
135 Hall Avenue
757-514-4700
FRANKLIN
200 Fairview Drive
757-562-6109
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VIRGINIA STD HOTLINE
800-533-4148
NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINE
800-232-4636
LGBT LIFE CENTER
757-640-0929
Talk to your healthcare provider about getting tested for syphilis. More free and low-cost testing is also available in health department and other testing locations in Virginia.
Be a part of the solution.
Syphilis is on the rise in Eastern Virginia. To effectively combat the spread of this sexually transmitted infection, a comprehensive regional plan is essential. By implementing a multi-faceted approach, we can partner to work towards eradicating syphilis in our communities and improving the overall health and well-being of the people of Eastern Virginia.
Over 10 times as many babies were born with syphilis in 2022 than in 2012.
Timely testing and treatment during pregnancy might have prevented almost 9 in 10 (88%) cases in 2022.
2 in 5 (40%) people who had a baby with syphilis did not get prenatal care.