HIV/AIDS & STD Statistics

conducted by WSU Epidemiologist-Oladunni Oluwoye-PhD

HIV/AIDS Statistics


Community HIV/AIDS Information:

STD Statistics


Community STI Information:

YAKIMA COUNTY SYPHILIS MORBIDITY REPORT
  • Syphilis Morbidity Report in Yakima County
  • In 2021, Yakima County saw 163 cases of syphilis, which is a 326% increase from the previous year in 2020. Approximately one third of these cases were among women who have sex with women (WSM) population. Additionally, of the 163 cases of syphilis, 95 were among male. There has been an increased incidence of congenital syphilis in Yakima County, with 9 cases reported in 2021, compared to 0 cases reported in the previous years (2017-2020).
  • The Yakima Health District provides STI testing and treatment for individuals on Wednesdays from 8:30am-4:00pm. This service is provided at no cost to the individual and no appointment is required. For more information, visit STD Services on the Yakima Health District website.