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STD Testing in Wells River, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Orange County, gonorrhea rates run about 98% lower than the US average. For regular testing or after a recent risk, you can weigh using clinics in Wells River, Vermont, that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, against private labs with a flat self-pay price. Choose from the options listed below.

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STD testing near Wells River, VT

7 testing options are listed for Wells River, VT. The nearest, Little Rivers Health Care, is about 0.8 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 0.8 miles

Little Rivers Health Care

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 55 reviews

Little Rivers Health Care in Wells River functions as a community health center where STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) sits alongside TB screening, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines, all on a sliding-scale fee with no appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
65 South Main Street, Wells River, VT 05081
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 2.2 miles

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Woodsville runs on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Bacterial infections treated the same visit, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
79 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH 03785
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.9 miles

Valley Vista

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 56 reviews

Valley Vista in Bradford carries federal qualification that anchors its sliding-scale fee structure: charges adjust to your income, and inability to pay never closes the door. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
23 Upper Pln, Bradford, VT 05033
Website
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
14 Country Club Road, Gilford, NH 03249 53.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
1 Wall Street, Claremont, NH 03743 55.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
11 Commons Street, Rutland, VT 05701 58.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 59.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Wells River, VT

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Wells River, VT

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Wells River, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
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  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Wells River, VT

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Orange County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Gifford Medical Center

    44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Wells River. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Wells River, VT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 142 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wells River. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 35 offer telehealth.

  • Patricia Pratt, MD

    Internal medicine · 65 Main Street, Wells River

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  • Eric Mcdougall, MD

    Family medicine · 90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville

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  • Joseph Savage, MD

    Internal medicine · 103 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville

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  • Mary Griffin, MD

    Family medicine · 4628 Main Street South, Newbury

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  • David Brody, MD

    Internal medicine · 600 Saint Johnsbury Road, Littleton

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  • Christine Orlowicz, MD

    Internal medicine · 580 Saint Johnsbury Road, Littleton

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These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Wells River, VT

Compare the pharmacies closest to Wells River, VT. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Shaws Pharmacy

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 2.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Wells River, VT.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Wells River, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Orange County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Orange County, the county that includes Wells River, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 29% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Orange County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Orange County Vermont U.S. ▲▼ = Orange County vs the state average
Infection Orange County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
153.6 46 cases ▼ 24%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
3.3 1 cases ▼ 90%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — 1.4 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Orange County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 58% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Orange County, chlamydia has risen from 140 to 153.6 per 100,000 (10%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 13.7 to 3.3 per 100,000 (76%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Wells River, VT

Adults uninsured
4.9%
Orange County
No routine checkup
27.7%
Orange County
Primary-care ratio
1,231 : 1
Orange County

Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 9th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Orange County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Orange County (2023)

People living with HIV
19 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
91

Orange County HIV care continuum (2023)

Orange County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Orange County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 60% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be? Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Orange County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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Local context

About Wells River, VT

Along Water Street and through the Wells River Historic District, a notable share of households are renter-occupied, slightly more than half, at rents that, while modest by Vermont standards, still represent a real line in a weekly budget when labor-force participation is relatively low and higher earners are few. For younger adults navigating early relationships, new living arrangements, or stretches of part-time work, routine screening is exactly the kind of thing that competes with grocery runs and rent due dates rather than slotting in automatically. The town's household picture adds texture: average households here run larger than the national norm, and half of adults are married, meaning sexual health decisions often ripple across partners and families rather than landing on one person alone.

That context makes it easier to understand why accessible, low-cost options matter. Not just for people in their late teens and twenties, who nationally face the steepest STI risks, but for households across life stages trying to stay ahead of something that rarely announces itself. That drive is worth naming plainly: building a testing visit around a car trip and a half-day window, rather than a ten-minute walk, is the concrete reality that shapes whether screening happens at all here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wells River, VT

Walkability 6.36 / 20 · Below average

At 6.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wells River generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 7 STD & STI testing locations in Wells River, Vermont, EasySTD

Wells River sits in Orange County, ZIP 5081. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Wallace Hill
  • Leighton Hill
  • Town Farm Hill
  • Railroad Park
  • Community Field
  • Rogers Rangers

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Wells River Historic District

Major routes

  • US 302 (U.S. Route 302)
  • US 5 (Main Street North)

Reference

STD testing in Wells River, VT: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Orange County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Vermont law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

Group Tests How often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Wells River-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Wells River often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

Test Reference price CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Vermont Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Vermont law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Vermont, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Vermont permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Vermont

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Wells River, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Wells River, VT?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Wells River, VT?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Wells River, VT without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Wells River, VT?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Orange County?

Orange County reported ~154 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Vermont average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Wells River, VT?

At-home kits mail to 5081: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Vermont without a parent?

In Vermont, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Should I get tested for herpes near Wells River, VT?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Wells River, VT?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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