WORLD AIDS DAY 1ST DECEMBER 2013

WORLD AIDS DAY A global day of action on HIV and AIDS A day to get the facts on HIV & AIDS A day to show support for people living with HIV & AIDS A day to get involved

Human Immuno-deficiency Virus WHAT IS HIV ? Human Immuno-deficiency Virus A virus that damages the immune system and reduces the ability to fight off infections.

WHAT IS AIDS ? Aquired Immune Syndrome Deficiency A later stage of HIV infection where someone develops potentially fatal infections and cancers.

There is no cure for HIV. There is no vaccine to prevent HIV infection. But:- There are effective drug treatments help people living with HIV to have long and healthy lives. These treatments help to prevent the development of AIDS related illnesses.

HOW CAN SOMEONE BECOME INFECTED WITH HIV? Unprotected sex (sex without a condom) Sharing needles for injecting drugs From mother to baby You cannot become infected by: Kissing, hugging or shaking hands Sharing cups, glasses or knives and forks Everyday social contact with someone who has HIV

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY HIV & AIDS? In the world:- 35 million people are living with HIV 2.5 million new HIV infections each year 35 million people have died from AIDS 16 million children under 18 have been made orphans 2011 Report on the global AIDS epidemic (UNAIDS)

HIV/AIDS IN THE UK 95,000 people living with HIV Over 25% of those infected do not know they have HIV 90% of all HIV infections are from having unprotected sexual contact 5% of HIV infections are from sharing needles for drug taking Only 1% of babies born to mothers who have HIV become infected

THE HIV-HOP http://www.youtube.com/theHIVHop

THE HIV-HOP You can’t get HIV from kissing, hugging or sharing drinks You can’t get HIV from handshakes, high fives, smiles or winks You can get HIV from having sex without using a condom HIV prejudice is hateful, hurtful and discriminates

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Wear the red ribbon to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS Be aware and educated about HIV/AIDS Find out what’s going on and get involved Challenge prejudice and stigma

“History will surely judge us harshly if we do not respond with all the energy and resources that we can bring to bear in the fight against AIDS.” “Ask yourselves what you can do as a global citizen in the fight against HIV & AIDS.” “We must never forget our own responsibilities.” Nelson Mandela