According to the CDC, testing is recommended for everyone of age ranging between 13 and 64 years old (at least once). Individuals at higher risk should get tested more often.
High-risk groups of contracting HIV include:
• People with unsafe sexual behaviors
• Drug users who share injection equipment
• Babies breastfed by HIV-positive moms
• Healthcare workers that received needlestick injuries
It is recommended for a pregnant woman to discuss with her healthcare provider about getting tested for HIV in case the virus passes through the placental barrier and infects her baby. Similarly, it is suggested for people having sex with a new partner for the first time to get tested and disclose their HIV status.
