Know your risk. Be empowered. Protect yourself. Get tested and treated. Email: askSTDclinic@kernpublichealth.com
HIV/AIDS cases are 114% higher than they were in Kern County 20 years ago.
Gonorrhea cases are 167% higher than they were in Kern County 20 years ago.
Syphilis cases are 30 times higher than they were in Kern County 20 years ago.
Congenital Syphilis cases are 34 times higher than they were in Kern County 20 years ago.

Resources

What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day.

More resources below:

What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? Find out here.

What is PEP? 

PEP is the use of antiretroviral drugs after a single high-risk event to stop HIV seroconversion. Learn more here.

Call with any questions today at 661-321-3000. 

Appointments for STD & HIV testing can be made by calling (661) 321-3000.  We offer free HIV rapid testing and accept walk-ins.

If you are concerned you might have been exposed or have a Sexually Transmitted Infection, clinic services for screening of Sexually Transmitted Infections are available at the following location:

Kern County Public Health Clinic
1800 Mt. Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
661-321-3000

  • Open Monday through Friday
  • Appointments are available 8am-11:15am and 12:45 pm – 4:15pm
  • Confidentiality is strictly observed for all patients 12 and older
  • Walk-ins are accepted, but to reduce wait time please call 661-321-3000 to make an appointment
  • We accept Medi-Cal
  • Don’t have insurance? You may qualify for Family Pact. Call 661-321-3000 or email us at askstdclinic@kerncounty.com for eligibility questions

Types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both men and women. It can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system, making it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. 

Find out more HERE

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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat.

Find out more HERE

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Herpes

Genital herpes is an STD caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2.Genital herpes is common in the United States.

Find out more HERE

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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the Hepatitis B virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. 

Find out more HERE

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HIV/AIDS

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. 

Find out more HERE

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HPV

HPV is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Each HPV virus in this large group is given a number which is called its HPV type. HPV is named for the warts some HPV types can cause. 

Find out more HERE

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Syphilis

Syphilis is an STD that can cause long-term complications if not treated correctly. Symptoms in adults are divided into stages. 

Find out more HERE

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Congenital Syphilis

Congenital syphilis (CS) is a disease that occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy. 

Find out more HERE