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Frequently Asked Questions about HIV/AIDS - 1999-2000

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
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Agency: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse
Sponsor: 
Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)
Date: 
1999
Pages: 
32
Summary: 
16 information sheets containing answers to frequently asked questions of clients of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse. The sheets include: 1) The difference between HIV and AIDS; 2) Who can get HIV or AIDS? 3) How do you get HIV (or not get HIV?) 4) Should I get tested for HIV? How? 5) How do I know if tattooing or piercing is safe? 6) Does HIV get passed to the baby during pregnancy? 7) What are the risks of getting HIV when you drink or use drugs? 8) How can I have sex more safely? 9) What to tell kids about HIV? 10) Is it safe to work/go to school with someone with HIV? 11) How to talk about using condoms; 12) Is there a cure? 13) Is there a "morning after" pill that prevents HIV infection? 14) How risky is oral sex? 15) Is there a vaccine for HIV/AIDS? 16) Can straight men get HIV/AIDS?
Keywords: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse; Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA); HIV treatment; HIV risks; HIV prevention; mother to child transmission; drug use; vaccines; harm reduction; public health