According to the government’s Office of Adolescent Health, adolescents who have sex early are less likely to use protection, putting them at a greater risk of pregnancy and STDs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has taken note of what scientific research has confirmed over the last few years: when HIV-positive individuals take their medication and thus achieve undetectable levels of the virus, they are unlikely to spread HIV.
Even though HIV isn’t new, there are still so many questions about how it’s spread, the treatment and the people most at risk. Misconceptions and myths are everywhere, so it’s important to know the facts. Know how. Know now.
A significant medical advancement in the fight against HIV/AIDS is PrEP – short for pre-exposure prophylaxis. People who are at a significant risk of getting HIV can take a daily pill to greatly reduce their risk of infection.
We provide free HIV testing at Palmetto Community Care, administering more than 100 tests each month. Our services are critical in the fight against HIV. Too many people (about 1 in 5) are living with HIV and don’t know it. That means they may very likely be unknowingly spreading the disease.
Talk to Teens about Sex to Stop Spread of HIV. HIV Education, HIV Prevention .
How to Help Fight HIV/AIDS in the South. HIV AIDS Awareness .
HIV History Part 1: Spread Knowledge, Not Panic. HIV AIDS Awareness .
