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HIV Transmission

  • Which sexual acts can transmit HIV?
  • What is barebacking?
  • Who can get HIV?
  • Is it safe for me to be around someone who has HIV?
  • What should I tell my kids about HIV and AIDS?
  • How do you get (or not get) HIV?
  • I am over 50. Does HIV affect me?
  • How risky is anal sex?
  • Are there risks of getting HIV if I drink or use drugs?


    • HIV Testing

  • What categories and kinds of HIV tests are there?
  • Should I get tested for HIV?


    • HIV/AIDS and pregnancy

  • Does HIV get passed to the baby during pregnancy?


    • HIV Prevention

  • Is there a vaccine for HIV/AIDS?
  • How risky is oral sex?
  • How do I talk about using condoms?
  • What are microbicides?
  • Is there an “emergency pill” that prevents HIV infection in work-related activities?
  • How can I have sex more safely?
  • What is a female condom?
  • How do I know if tattooing or piercing will be safe?
  • Is there an alternative to latex condoms?


    • HIV/AIDS Definition and History

  • Where did HIV/AIDS come from?
  • What are HIV and AIDS?


    • HIV/AIDS Treatment

  • Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?


    • HIV/AIDS and co-infection

  • Is there a connection between TB and HIV/AIDS?
  • Is there a connection between HIV and hepatitis C?


    • Living with HIV/AIDS

  • Can I travel to other countries if I am HIV positive?
  • What makes HIV a disability?


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