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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
For yeast infections, you should be able to buy Canesten in Melbourne pharmacies or online at [http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/Shop-Online/1402/Thrush-Treatments Chemist Warehouse]. For | For yeast infections, you should be able to buy Canesten in Melbourne pharmacies or online at [http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/Shop-Online/1402/Thrush-Treatments Chemist Warehouse]. Regarding the HPV vaccine, Australia is incredibly proactive and has vaccination programs in place for both girls and boys. For more info on Australia's HPV vaccination program, check out [http://www.australia.gov.au/hpv this link]. For most STI/STD medications, you will need to first visit a physician for a prescription, which you can then usually fill at hospitals or pharmacies. | ||
Regarding PrEP: "There are three ongoing demonstration projects in Australia—VicPrEP in MSM, transgender women, heterosexual serodiscordant couples and people who received N-PEP on more than two occasions; PRELUDE in men and women at high and ongoing risk of HIV; and EPIC-NSW enrolling high-risk, mostly gay and bisexual men in New South Wales. A fourth demonstration project, PrEPX, will start later this year. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved daily oral Truvada for HIV prevention."<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/australia/ PrEP Watch: Australia]</ref> | |||
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== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
'''* Important Note:''' If you are applying for permanent Australian visa, you will be required to take an HIV test. If you are found to be HIV+, this will not automatically disqualify you but it will be included in the criteria used to assess your application.<ref>[HIV Travel: Australia]</ref> | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
====Testing Facilities==== | |||
You can get STI/STD tests from most doctors, family planning clinics or sexual healths clinics. However, here's a list of some places to consider: | |||
* [http://www.checkyourrisk.org.au/ Check Your Risk] - This is NOT a replacement for an STI/STD test. But it is a resource, based out of Australia, that helps you assess your risk | |||
* [http://www.mshc.org.au/ Melbourne Sexual Health Centre: Opening Mon - Thur: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Fri: 12.30pm - 5.00pm. Or by Appointment Only Thur Evening Clinic: 5.00 -7.00pm� Ph: 03 9341 6200. Address: 580 Swanston Street, Carlton, 3053 Vic. | |||
* [http://www.testme.org.au/ TestMe]: "TESTme is a free service of Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) for rural Victorians aged 25 years and younger, rural Victorian men who have sex with men and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. " | |||
* [http://www.fcc.com.au/std-testing.php Fertility Control Clinic]: "Our Clinic is the first and longest running clinic of its kind in Australia. We offer many years of experience and expertise that enables us to provide women with the best possible service, attention and support." | |||
* [http://www.yarramedical.com.au/services-list/sexual-health-checks/ Yarra Medical Richmond]: You can make an appointment online. 486 Victoria Street Richmond VIC 3121. 03 9428 6200. | |||
* [https://www.smarthealth.me/ SmartHealth]: "Australia’s Intelligent STI/STD Check. Fast, Convenient and Discreet. No Doctor Required. Results by SMS within 48 Hours. Over 1,450 Pathology Collection Centres Throughout Australia." | |||
====Support==== | |||
* [http://www.ahmf.com.au Australian Herpes Management Forum] | |||
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