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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
In France, there are no travel restrictions related to HIV status. You can enter the country without presenting medical certificates. If you take a test ad learn that you're HIV positive, and if you're a foreigner, you will not be deported. French hospitals are required to treat anyone in need, and high-quality specialized treatment centers can be found at university hospitals. <ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=70 FRANCE - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> Furthermore, in Paris, there appears to be very little social stigma attached to STI testing. It is seen as a normal and healthy choice made by responsible adults.


In Paris, there appears to be very little social stigma attached to STI testing. It is seen as a normal and healthy choice made by responsible adults.
Regarding HPV, according to the HPV Information Centre, it's estimated that 4.7% of French women are infected with HPV-16/18. Furthermore, 75.6% of invasive cervical cancer cases in France are attributed to HPV 16 or HPV 18. Fortunately, the country has a nationwide vaccination program.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/FRA_FS.pdf France: Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref>


====Testing Facilities====
===Testing Facilities===


* "There are a number of centre de dépistage and they are all anonymous. They are also all TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE and no carte vitale is needed. I would recommend using a Red Cross centre as they have one located right in the middle of Paris (metro: Palais Royale Musee du Louvre) and most of the people working there speak English. Not being able to speak French is NOT a problem. If you don’t speak French, they can, and will, happily ask you the questions in English. After choosing your centre you can either call them to make an appointment (they will only ask you for your surname) or you can decide to go sans RDV (without an appointment). However, sans RDV is only available on Wednesday’s between 3 pm and 6 pm and as you don’t have an appointment you will have to wait…possibly for a long time. If you decide to book an appointment you will be seen very quickly, therefore I would definitely recommend booking before. Also, you generally have to book around two weeks in advance so be prepared for a small wait!" -- Read more on this [http://mylifelivingabroad.com/index.php/2016/02/01/getting-tested-in-paris/ blog post] about getting tested in paris
* "There are a number of centre de dépistage and they are all anonymous. They are also all TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE and no carte vitale is needed. I would recommend using a Red Cross centre as they have one located right in the middle of Paris (metro: Palais Royale Musee du Louvre) and most of the people working there speak English. Not being able to speak French is NOT a problem. If you don’t speak French, they can, and will, happily ask you the questions in English. After choosing your centre you can either call them to make an appointment (they will only ask you for your surname) or you can decide to go sans RDV (without an appointment). However, sans RDV is only available on Wednesday’s between 3 pm and 6 pm and as you don’t have an appointment you will have to wait…possibly for a long time. If you decide to book an appointment you will be seen very quickly, therefore I would definitely recommend booking before. Also, you generally have to book around two weeks in advance so be prepared for a small wait!" -- Read more on this [http://mylifelivingabroad.com/index.php/2016/02/01/getting-tested-in-paris/ blog post] about getting tested in paris
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*  La Maison du Don: Saint-Georges, 9ème, 55 rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris, France, Phone number 01 55 31 60 60
*  La Maison du Don: Saint-Georges, 9ème, 55 rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris, France, Phone number 01 55 31 60 60


====Support====
===Support===
 
* [http://www.soshepatites.org/ SOS Hepatites]: This is a hepatitis group that is a member of the World Hepatitis Alliance. T: +33 143 672 640. Address: 190 Bd de Charonne. 75020, Paris, France.
* [http://www.aides.org  AIDES National]: This is a national AIDS organization that provides social support, legal support, needle exchange, etc. Address: Tour Essor, 14, rue Scandicci, 93508 Pantin, Phone: +33 1 4183 4646.
* Sida Info Service, Counselling hotline, Phone: +33 1 4493 1605
* [http://www.actupparis.org Act Up-Paris]: This is the Paris branch of the HIV/AIDS activist group. Address: B. P. 287, 75525 Paris cedex 11, Phone: +33 1 4806 1389
* [http://www.positifs.org/ Positifs]: This is a website for people with HIV/AIDS and an association formed in 1989. Website is in French and English.


===Costs===
===Costs===
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