The American Sexual Health Organization states that, “One in two sexually active persons will contract an STI by age 25.” An STI is a sexually transmitted infection. An STD is a sexually transmitted disease. Healthline explains that, “An STI is only considered a disease when it causes symptoms.” An infection can be thought of as …
December is recognized as HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. Throughout the year, special days have been designated as National HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, as they target vulnerable groups with higher than normal incidence of the disease. By raising awareness, encouraging testing, and treatment, the goal is to save lives through prevention and to minimize the stigma associated with …
“Act Against AIDS” – HIV/AIDS Awareness is a Year-Long Effort Read More »
Twenty four percent of the 1.2 million HIV infected people are over the age of 55. There is also an increased number of people diagnosed over the age of 50 and an increase in the number of grandparents who have become guardians of children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. The United States Centers …
AIDS Institute: 24% of People Living with HIV Are Age 55 or Over Read More »
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), sponsors the HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (#HVAD) campaign each year in the month of May. The purpose is to “thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventative HIV vaccine.” There is currently …
April is observed as STD Awareness Month. The purpose of this awareness initiative is to “spread the word about what sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are, and how they impact people’s lives, as well as to teach communities about why it’s so important to prevent, test for, and treat these infections. According to the U.S. Centers …
CDC Issues a Call for Action Due to an Alarming Rise in STD Rates Read More »