1. HIV, AIDS and the Immune System
GRADE 5

2. Immune System
Tissues, Organs and cells that protect the body from diseases
Outer layers of protection
Ear wax, Nose hair, tears, skin
Inner layers of protection
White blood cells seek out and destroy Antigens (diseases)
B cells and T cells
Keep your immune system healthy by
Getting enough rest
Eating healthy
Washing your hands
Good Hygiene

3. HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Invades white blood cells (t-cells) which are the fighters, they take over the cells to produce more of the virus and then destroy the t-cell
Virus multiplies very quickly, t-cells are unable to catch up and destroy the virus
Eventually your body becomes to weak to fight off any diseases

4. AIDS Aquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Diagnosed when your t-cell count is extremely low and your body is unable to fight off diseases
About 37 million people are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
3 million of which are children

5. Acquired HIV/AIDS is transmitted several different ways
Blood to Blood contact
Your blood coming into contact with an infected persons blood
Pregnant Mother to Unborn child
Sharing Needles
Other Bodily Fluids

6. Myths You CANNOT get HIV/AIDS by Hugging and infected person
Using a public bathroom or water fountain
Holding hands with an infected person
Playing a game or sport with an infected person

7. Prevention and Cure There is NO cure PREVENTION
Scientists are working on vaccines and there is medicine to take to help slow the disease down if you have it
Many people with the disease are able to live active lives because of the medicine
PREVENTION
Don’t touch anyone’s blood
Don’t pick up needles
Don’t come in contact with anyone’s bodily fluids

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