Learn the basics about HIV and AIDS and its impact on Black Americans. Today, more tools than ever are available to prevent HIV. In addition to limiting your number of sexual partners, never sharing needles, and using condoms correctly and consistently, you may be able to take advantage of medicines that prevent and treat HIV, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP),post-exposure prophylasis (PEP), and antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Getting an HIV test is the only way to know if you have HIV. Learn the basics about HIV testing, including the types of tests available.
- Find a testing center in your area at CDC’s new website https://gettested.cdc.gov/, text your
ZIP code to “KNOW IT” (566948) or call 1-800-CDC-INFO - Talk to your doctor or health care provider
- Take a home HIV test
Host an NBHAAD event in your community. Order free NBHAAD materials and register your event on http://nationalblackaidsday.
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In addition to limiting your number of sexual partners, never sharing needles, and using condoms correctly and consistently, you may be able to take advantage of medicines that prevent and treat HIV, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylasis (PEP), and antiretroviral therapy (ART ).
If you are living with HIV, check out CDC’s Act Against AIDS campaigns and the available resources.
Our newest campaign, HIV Treatment Works encourages people living with HIV to get in care,
start taking HIV medications, remain in care, and adhere to treatment.
For additional materials or questions, please e-mail ActAgainstAIDS@cdc.gov.
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