The Boone County Health Department opened a new sexually transmitted infection clinic today with the goal of reducing infection rates among teenagers and young adults.The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays at the health department, 1204 Logan Ave. Officials are shuffling staff and resources to run the clinic, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is helping by offering guidance and training, supplies and equipment.People can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia on a walk-in basis and even if they don't have insurance. The cost is $20 and can be paid by cash, check or credit card, although no one will be denied testing for an inability to pay…..
State law allows for anyone 12 years of age or older to give consent to be tested for an STI.
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