When is the ideal age to go for HIV screening? 18? 25? or 30? That is the question was explored by a study published recently in the Journal of Adolescent Health. According to the authors, the ideal age for persons who are not at risk to go for HIV screening is 25 years. Why? This is because most new HIV infections occur before an individual turns 25. During teenage years and early adulthood, people are more likely to experiment with drugs and behave in a way that puts them at risk. Although everyone is encouraged to get tested, knowing when to go for HIV screening in the absence of symptoms may be a dilemma for some. Furthermore, if a person gets screened too early, the infection may be missed if it is still within the window period.

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