free boots chalmiyda test in new! mag

mariagti

inside my new! mag today there was a leaflet in there with a coupon for 18-24 year olds for a free chalmiyda test kit at boots.:D

cheddar

Oh what a good idea kids can be embarrased to go to their gp or gum. This isn't something to joke about it can pose no symptoms and leave a woman infertile. No laughing matter really and cases have risen about 300% or something crazy like that, there needs to be more awareness and prevention too. :S

mariagti

i just thought id post it ive seen on the tv its something like 1 in 6 have it or sumfin like that anyway. its in the mag along with junk mail that gets put in them.on the front is a pic of a pair of jeans, good if your worried about your daughter / son. its says you just had it over to pharmacist they give you test you bring test back to them and phone up for results in 7 days. its normally £35 to buy in boots!

i also think its a very good idea for young people

Miss_Money

its a pitty its only for 18-24's i know alot of more mature adults that are embarrassed by that kinds thing. do you have to have id on you when you claim orsomething?

maroon_jelly

thanks, im 18 and it wouldn't bother me to go and get one, better than regreting it later in life!

freegenie

Thanks OP, what a great idea, cheers!

I'm 23, and although I get a GP screening regularly (and have had the same partner forEVER!) I know plenty of friends who dont, who I will pass this onto, cheers!

LondonDiva

It's not free. The NHS will have paid Boots for this service & it's specifically targeted because this is the age group with spectacular levels of undiagnosed STDs.

~if you are over the age to benefit from the Boots contract, and do want FREE a test, either ask at your GP for details of your local GUM clinic or ring your local PALS for where you can go to get tested.:)

mariagti

oh sorry but ive just read the smallprint you may require id and its only at boots in and around london. a full list on there website it says.

Glitterati

Oh shame it's only around London

PinkGal_2

bobthedog wrote:

so, have you got it?

:eek: What a direct question. I hope you meant the kit. :rolleyes:

CIS

Good idea but if they can hand out condoms and emergency pill at school/college can't they do these tests there too?