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National Transgender HIV Testing Day

National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD) is observed annually on April 18 to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people.

This April, CDC is focusing on raising awareness about self-testing options. While the availability of in-person HIV testing options has been affected by COVID-19, HIV self-testing options have been expanding. HIV self-testing allows people to take an HIV test and find out their result in their own home or other private location.

Get Involved

You can raise awareness of HIV testing, address stigma and other barriers that prevent access to care, and encourage transgender people to get tested and know their status using Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign resources.

Let’s Stop HIV Together aims to empower communities, partners, and healthcare providers to reduce HIV stigma and promote prevention, testing, and treatment among all people in the United States. With campaign resources, partners and other organizations can play a role in preventing HIV and helping people with HIV stay healthy. The Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign is part of the national Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative.

You can use these social media graphics to help address the importance of reducing stigma with education and awareness, as they are in line with the North Carolina Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Plan that consists of three pillars: Engage and Embrace, Test and Treat, and Policy and Promotion. Each pillar has strategies, action steps and approaches to address stigma. The electronic version of the plan is available in English and Spanish.

Download ETE Plan in English or Spanish

Promoting NTHTD to Get the Word Out

Share the social media posts below to help raise awareness of HIV, address stigma and other barriers to care, and encourage Transgender Americans to get tested and know their status. Don’t forget to use the following hashtags with the sample social media messages below to spark conversations about HIV and highlight progress being made to reduce HIV among Transgender People in the United States.

Hashtags: Use #NTHTD and #StopHIVTogether on April 18 and the days leading up to National Transgender HIV Testing Day!

Follow and tag @NCDHHS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


Sample Social Media Messages


Sample Post in English

Post 1:
April 18 is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, & continued focus on HIV prevention & treatment for transgender & nonbinary people. https://bit.ly/3NuoGOh  #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth

Post 2:
Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on transgender and nonbinary people. When we reduce HIV stigma and promote testing, prevention, and treatment, we can help #StopHIVTogether. https://bit.ly/3IQMTuj  #NTHTD


Sample Post in Spanish

Post 1: 18 de abril es el Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH en Personas Transgénero, un día para reconocer la importancia de pruebas, la prevención y el tratamiento del VIH en personas transgénero y de género no binario. https://bit.ly/3qOA6m8 #DetengamosJuntosElVIH #NTHTD #SaludTrans

Post 2: Hoy es el Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH en Personas Transgénero, un día para abordar el impacto del VIH en personas transgénero y de género no binario. #DetengamosJuntosElVIH promoviendo las pruebas, la prevención y el tratamiento. https://bit.ly/3qPtROO #NTHTD


Sample Post Focusing on HIV Testing

Knowing your HIV status puts you in charge of your health. HIV testing is fast, free, confidential, and can even be done with a self-test kit. Learn more this National Transgender HIV Testing Day: https://bit.ly/3IUGcYl. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Sample Post Focusing on HIV Testing

Take the first step to staying healthy! Learn more about HIV testing and find the testing option that works best for you this National Transgender HIV Testing Day: https://bit.ly/36EB7q0. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Sample Post Focusing on HIV Testing

Your life matters. Knowing your HIV status is a key step to taking charge of your health. This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, find out more about HIV testing options near you: https://bit.ly/3wVeSqJ. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Sample Post for NTHTD focusing on HIV Tests

Your life matters. Knowing your HIV status is a key step to taking charge of your health. This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, find out more about HIV testing options near you: https://bit.ly/3wVeSqJ. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Sample Post for NTHTD focusing on HIV Tests

Take control of your health this National Transgender HIV Testing Day with an HIV self-test! Self-tests are available to purchase online, at pharmacies, and may even be available for free in your area. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tQcdfJ. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Sample Post for NTHTD focusing on HIV Tests

Facebook: You can take charge of your health this National Transgender HIV Testing Day with an HIV self-test! Self-tests are available to purchase online or at most pharmacies. Learn more about self-testing: https://bit.ly/2Pvvt0Z. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #DoingIt

Twitter: You can take charge of your health this National Transgender HIV Testing Day with an #HIV self-test! Self-tests are available to purchase online or at most pharmacies. Learn more about self-testing: https://bit.ly/2Pvvt0Z. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #DoingIt

Instagram: You can take charge of your health this National Transgender HIV Testing Day with an HIV self-test! Self-tests are available to purchase online or at most pharmacies. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #DoingIt


Sample Post for NTHTD focusing on HIV Tests

Rapid HIV self-tests:
✔️On your own time
✔️In your own space
✔️Results within 20 minutes

This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, learn more about self-tests available in your area: https://bit.ly/3NCh5wT. #StopHIVtogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Clinicians Improving HIV Services for Transgender People

Thoughtful health care providers are the foundation of gender affirming HIV screening, prevention, and care practices. Visit HIV Nexus to discover patient-centered strategies for providing care to your transgender patients: https://bit.ly/3wLBOZj. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD


Sample Post for NTHTD focusing on HIV Tests

This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, know your options: You can get an HIV self-test, go to a local organization, or see a health care provider that makes you feel safe and comfortable. https://bit.ly/371LwvB #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #TransHealth


Sample Post for NTHTD focusing on HIV Tests

Facebook: This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, know your options: You can get an HIV self- test, go to a local organization, or see a healthcare provider that makes you feel safe and comfortable. https://bit.ly/31OXSBJ#StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #StopHIVStigma

Twitter: This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, know your options: You can get an HIV self- test, go to a local organization, or see a healthcare provider that makes you feel safe and comfortable. https://bit.ly/31OXSBJ #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #StopHIVStigma

Instagram: This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, know your options: You can get an HIV self- test, go to a local organization, or see a healthcare provider that makes you feel safe and comfortable. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #StopHIVStigma #HIV


Sample Post for Facebook

Facebook: April 18 is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people. https://bit.ly/3sXdC1c #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth


Sample Post for Instagram

Instagram: April 18 is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance  of routine HIV testing, status awareness, and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people. #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #HIV


Sample Post for Twitter

Twitter: April 18 is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance of routine #HIV testing, status awareness, & continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender & gender non-binary people. https://bit.ly/3sXdC1c #StopHIVTogether #NTHTD


Sample Post for NTHTD in Spanish

Facebook: El 18 de abril es el Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH en Personas Transgénero, un día para reconocer la importancia de las pruebas del VIH rutinarias, el saber tu estatus, y los esfuerzos continuos para la prevención y el tratamiento del VIH en personas transgénero y de género no binario. https://bit.ly/3aeK2ge #DetengamosJuntosEl VIH #NTHTD #SaludTransgéneroDeLosCDC

Twitter: 18 de abril es el Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH en Personas Transgénero, un día para reconocer la importancia de las pruebas, saber tu estatus, y los esfuerzos para la prevención y el tratamiento del VIH en personas transgénero y de género no binario. https://bit.ly/3aeK2ge#DetengamosJuntosEl VIH #NTHTD

Instagram: El 18 de abril es el Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH en Personas Transgénero, un día para reconocer la importancia de las pruebas del VIH rutinarias, el saber tu estatus, y los esfuerzos continuos para la prevención y el tratamiento del VIH en personas transgénero y de género no binario. #DetengamosJuntosElVIH #NTHTD #SaludTransgéneroDeLosCDC #VIH


Sample Post for NTHTD in Spanish

Facebook: ¿Sabías que puedes conseguir gratis una prueba del #VIH para hacerte tú mismo? Tú decides cuándo y dónde. Siéntete cómodo y hazte la #PruebaDelVIH en tu propio espacio.  https://takemehome.org/?lang=es #DetengamosJuntosElV IH #NTHTD #DetengamosElEstigmaDelVIH

Twitter: ¿Sabías que puedes conseguir gratis una prueba del #VIH para hacerte tú mismo? Tú decides cuándo y dónde. Siéntete cómodo y hazte la #PruebaDelVIH en tu propio espacio. https://takemehome.org/?lang=es #DetengamosJ untosElVIH #NTHTD #DetengamosElEstigmaDelVIH

Instagram:¿Sabías que puedes conseguir gratis una prueba del #VIH para hacerte tú mismo? Tú decides cuándo y dónde. Siéntete cómodo y hazte la #PruebaDelVIH en tu propio espacio. https://takemehome.org/?lang=es #DetengamosJuntosElVIH #NTHTD #DetengamosElEstigmaDelVIH #SaludTransgéneroDeLosCDC #VIH

Content Source: CDC: National Transgender HIV Testing Day


 

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