• HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
• AIDS is a result of the HIV infection
• HIV infection can be prevented
• HIV cannot be spread through everyday casual contact
• People cannot get HIV when they give blood

People infected with HIV…

• May look and feel healthy for a long time
• Can infect others even if they don’t look or feel sick
• May have symptoms that are like those of many other illnesses
• Only a test can show if someone is infected with HIV
• When people develop AIDS, they may get illnesses that healthy people usually don’t get. Only a doctor can diagnose AIDS

HIV IS SPREAD…

• By having unprotected sex with an HIV infected person
• By sharing needles or syringes with an infected person
• During pregnancy, birth or breast-feeding from an infected mother to her baby

Body fluids of an infected person that spread the HIV virus…

• Vaginal fluid
• Semen
• Blood
• Breast milk

Stopping the spread of HIV…

• When having sex, people who use a latex condom the right way every time greatly decreases the risk of HIV infection and other STD’s
• NO SEX is SAFE SEX
• Do not share needle or syringes always use new and sterile equipment every time you inject non-prescribed drugs like cocaine, heroin, etc.
• When more effective prevention is not possible, clean drug equipment with bleach
• Dispose of needles safely. Remember, drugs or alcohol can impair a person’s judgment