World AIDS Day
What is World AIDS Day?
World AIDS Day is held on 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and show their support for people living with HIV. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.
Did you know?
- More than 90,000 people are currently living with HIV in the UK and globally an estimated 33.3 million people have HIV.
- You can now get tested for HIV using a saliva sample.
- You can get the results of an HIV test in just 15-20 minutes.
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How do you catch HIV?
HIV is a virus which is transmitted from person to person by body fluids, like blood and other bodily fluids. The majority of people catch HIV through having sex but a small proportion catch it from sharing needles.
How can you reduce the chance of catching HIV?
Confusingly, the likelihood of catching HIV from someone with the infection is not always the same. Many factors increase or reduce the risk of catching HIV. However, the single most effective way to reduce your risk of catching HIV is to use condoms for penetrative sex. If you are concerned, or want to find out the full information about this, visit your local doctor or GUM clinic, see details for services in Hertfordshire on the link below.
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