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Spread the word, not HIV/AIDS.
There are 40,000 new HIV infections diagnosed each year. Of that number, 25% or 10,000 are people under the age of 21. Not worried? You should be. One in four people in the United States with HIV do not know they are infected. In a recent study, 77% of those who tested HIV-positive thought they were not infected.
HIV/AIDS is not the only thing you have to worry about.
In addition to HIV there are more than 25 diseases spread primarily by sexual activity. Many of these sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are curable, but others are not. If left untreated, even curable STDs can cause long-term health problems for both men and women.
Use this site to learn more about:
- stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it
- how to protect yourself as well as others
- the importance of testing and where you can get tested
- frequently asked questions regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs
- additional links and resources online.
