Nebraska AIDS Project is carefully monitoring monkeypox in our area. Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that mostly spreads through close physical contact with someone who has monkeypox. Anyone can get and spread this virus, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Many – though not all – cases reported have been in gay or bi-sexual men.  Symptoms are typically a painful rash that can look like pimples or blisters. The rash can appear on the side of the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body. Other symptoms include fever/chills, swollen lymph nodes, headache, fatigue, and body aches.  There is a vaccine; but supplies are limited.   

If you feel that you have been exposed or are experiencing any symptoms, it is recommended that you speak to a health care provider for an evaluation. You can also contact your local public health department for more information on testing, vaccination, and treatment. 

– Walk-in testing: As of October 2021, our Omaha office has walk-in testing Monday and Tuesday evenings 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Lincoln and Kearney locations do NOT offer walk-in testing currently

– Appointment testing: Available in Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney, you can schedule here; conditions do apply, scheduling is limited.

-HIV Testing To-Go: Testing-to-Go is temporarily unavailable at this time. We are still offering in-person testing appointments. To book your Free, confidential HIV/STI testing appointment, please visit www.nap.org/appintments or call 402-552-9260

-Condom Distribution: The Omaha office has Condoms To-Go! Order here. Condom needs outside of the Omaha area, contact your local NAP office to discuss further.