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Offers health resources on AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) including topics such as treatment, risk groups, transmission, prevention, and trends.
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World AIDS Day is held every December 1. On this day, communities around the world honour and commemorate those lost to AIDS and those who continue to live with the effects of HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is also used to mark the achievements made, and the work still to be done, in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Source: Canadian AIDS Society
This site provides information on AIDS, its history, trends and risk groups.
Source: Health Canada
It has been more than 20 years since HIV/AIDS was first diagnosed in Canada. Still, thousands of Canadians are infected each year. AIDS is a deadly disease. There is no cure, nor is there a vaccine to prevent infection. But, HIV infection is largely preventable.
Source: Health Canada
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). How HIV/AIDS is spread, how to tell if you have HIV, how HIV/AIDS is treated. Read more to get the facts.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
The abilities of individuals and communities to respond to HIV across the continuum of care must be strengthened. The increasing complexity of the epidemic makes it harder to treat some individuals and to support their caregivers. More and more, people with HIV/AIDS exist outside the social, economic and cultural mainstream of society. As a result, they have difficulty getting the services they need to cope with HIV.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Good dental and oral health care are essential for people living with HIV/AIDS because they can suffer from a number of oral health conditions ...Read more
Source: Canadian Health Network
This site has a broad selection of resources and information about AIDS and HIV. Topics include preventing HIV transmission, practising safer sex, and HIV/AIDS testing. There are also practical resources for people living with AIDS.
Source: Canadian Health Network
This site provides information on the Canadian AIDS Strategy, resource materials and a section on AIDS and youth.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
The letters in AIDS stand for Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome. It is a very serious disease. You get AIDS from a virus called HIV, Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus.
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services
HIV is a retrovirus that infects the blood and attacks the immune system. Over time the immune system may grow weak and an infected person can become sick with different illnesses. This advanced stage of the HIV disease is called AIDS.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus from the retrovirus family. HIV attacks the body's immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting sick. Once your immune system is damaged, you may develop infections or AIDs (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada
The Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada facilitates increased engagement by, and improved collaboration among, all levels of government, communities, non-governmental organizations, professional groups, institutions and the private sector. You'll find the contacts and links a great way to discover how each of these partners contributes to an ongoing response to HIV/AIDS in Canada.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadians are actively engaged in the international response to the HIV epidemic. They are involved in a truly diverse array of projects and activities. Voluntary sector organizations, universities and research institutes are at the forefront of Canada's international response and form important partnerships with the Government of Canada.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
HIV/AIDS Epi Updates are compiled on an annual basis to summarize recent trends and developments related to the HIV epidemic in Canada.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Although youth (defined here as those aged 10 to 24 years) currently constitute a small proportion of the total number of reported HIV and AIDS cases in Canada, they are a group that has been greatly affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic at a global level.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
When we look beyond our borders, we find even more reasons to strengthen and expand our response. The disease respects no boundaries and discriminates against no one. We cannot afford to be complacent. We and our partners must engage in new HIV/AIDS efforts that extend beyond our borders.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Provides links to AIDS web sites in the Maritimes, and to national and international sources of information.
Source: AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador
Take Planned Parenthood's quiz to test your knowledge on HIV.
Source: Canadian Federation for Sexual Health
The XVI International AIDS Conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, during the week of 13 - 18 August, 2006.
Source: International AIDS Conference
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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Source: Canada Health Portal
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