Keep Your Health Cool for the Hot Summer Ahead!
Summer is here, and so is Hot Summer, Cool Health!
Whether you’re heading to the beach, attending community events, or simply enjoying the sunshine, HIM is making it easier than ever to stay on top of your sexual health.
Throughout the summer, HIM will be offering free HIV/STI testing and Mpox vaccinations at Wreck Beach and community events across Vancouver. Stop by, meet our team, grab a snack or cold drink, and access sexual health services in a fun, welcoming, and judgment-free environment.
HIV & STI Testing Clinics
We’re bringing free HIV and STI testing directly to the community throughout the summer.
Find us at Wreck Beach (Top of Trail 7), where our team will be offering testing alongside sexual health information, resources, snacks, and refreshments.
You can also find us at select community events.
No appointment required. Just stop by and say hello!
Mpox Vaccination Clinics
Mpox remains present in our community, and vaccination continues to be one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you.
If you haven’t received your Mpox vaccine, or if you only received one dose and still need your second dose, our team will be offering free vaccinations at Wreck Beach and select community events throughout the summer.
Upcoming Clinics
View the table below to see the details of our upcoming outreach clinic throughout the summer:
FAQs
Yes, Services at HIM are confidential. You do not need an ID to access services.
Routine tests are available, HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia.
Mpox (formerly called monkeypox) is a viral infectious disease caused by the orthopoxvirus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. In British Columbia, Mpox cases detected to date are caused by clade 2b, with the primary mode of transmission via close, skin to skin contact with a Mpox rash. It primarily affects gay, bi, queer and other men who have sex with men.
Identify as gay, bi, queer men, gender diverse or other men whoi have sex with men, and have one of thefollowing;
- Have had sex with more than one partner.
- Have had sex with a partner who has had more than one partner.
- Have had casual sex (eg: Cruising).
- Engage in sex work either as a worker or a client.
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