National HIV
Testing Day:
June 27, 2006
AIDSinfo is pleased to support National HIV Testing Day—June 27. HIV testing is a critical component of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS. The key goal of HIV Testing Day is to reach those who have never been tested or who have engaged in high-risk behavior since their last test. When people know their HIV status, they can take control of their health and their lives. National HIV Testing Day focuses on "knowing your status," but also strives to end the fear and stigma associated with HIV testing.
So you're HIV positive... Now what? Where do you turn to get the information you need and can trust to manage your treatment and care? AIDSinfo offers reliable information about HIV/AIDS, its treatment, and clinical trials testing new HIV drugs. Our Live Help health information specialists (Spanish and English-speaking) and are available Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. e.s.t. to provide one-on-one assistance via the internet. They can help identify resources and answer your questions about HIV and its treatment. Or, if you prefer, contact us by phone and speak directly to our health information specialists. Call us toll-free at: 800-448-0440, or contact us by e-mail at: ContactUs@aidsinfo.nih.gov.
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National HIV Testing Day
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Office of Minority Health's (OMH) National HIV Testing Day Page
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AIDS among minorities : A deafening silence (OMH)
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Press Release: Statement from the Secretary of HHS, Dr. Mike Leavitt, on HIV Testing Day
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MMWR Weekly (June 23, 2006) article on National HIV Testing Day
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General Information about HIV Tests
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HIV Testing Statistics: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV Testing Survey, 2002
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Information on HIV Rapid Tests from the CDC
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Information on Approved HIV Tests from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HIV Testing
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CDC Fact Sheet—HIV and AIDS: Are You at Risk?
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Where Can I locate HIV Testing Sites in My Area?
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CDC National HIV Testing Resource: Database of HIV Testing Centers by Zip Code
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List of HIV/AIDS Resources on CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
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CDC Guidelines for HIV Testing:
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2001 Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral
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2001 Revised Recommendations for HIV Screening of Pregnant Women
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Rapid Point-of-Care Testing for HIV-1 During Labor and Delivery
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Quality Assurance Guidelines For Testing Using OraQuick Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test
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What Happens if I Test Positive?
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If I test HIV-Positive, Does that Mean I have AIDS?: AIDSinfo Fact Sheet
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Starting Anti-HIV Medications: AIDSinfo Fact Sheet
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Recommended HIV Treatment Regimens: AIDSinfo Fact Sheet
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Approved Medications to Treat HIV Infection: AIDSinfo List
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Information on Approved and Investigational HIV/AIDS Related Drugs: AIDSinfo Drug Database (provides information on the drug's use, pharmacology, side effects, drug interactions, and dosage information)
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HIV and Its Treatment: What you Should Know: Booklet of AIDSinfo Fact Sheets
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Side Effects of Anti-HIV Medications: Booklet of AIDSinfo Fact Sheets
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