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: Free HIV self-test kits available to be mailed to you at no cost or contactless pick-up can be arranged in our Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney NAP offices. Please complete the JotForm below to get started (Jotform will be disabled during noted unavailable times) https://form.jotform.com/201344334566048

-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.