- Overview
Overview
- About HIV & AIDS
- What Are HIV and AIDS? Learn about HIV, its stages, and how the virus can be controlled with treatment.
- How Is HIV Transmitted? Myths persist about HIV. Get the facts about how the virus is spread from person to person.
- Who Is at Risk for HIV? HIV can affect anyone who has been exposed to the virus. But not all exposures carry the same risk. Learn more.
- Symptoms of HIV Read about the possible symptoms of HIV. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested.
- Data & Trends
- U.S. Statistics Learn the facts about how many people have HIV in the U.S., who is at the highest risk, and more.
- Impact on Racial and Ethnic Minorities While HIV risk factors are the same for everyone, some racial/ethnic groups are more affected than others.
- Global Statistics HIV/AIDS affects millions of people worldwide. Learn about the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- History
- Making A Difference
- Supporting Someone Living with HIV Learn ways to help a friend or loved one who has been recently diagnosed with HIV.
- Standing Up to Stigma You can play an important role in reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination. Learn how.
- Getting Involved There are many ways you can get involved in HIV-related efforts. Read more.
- About HIV & AIDS
- HIV Prevention
- Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk
- Reducing Sexual Risk
- Reducing Risk from Alcohol & Drug Use
- Reducing Mother-to-Child Risk
- Potential Future Options
HIV Prevention
- Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk
- HIV Treatment as Prevention HIV treatment helps people living with HIV stay healthy and prevents transmission of the virus to others. Learn more.
- Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) PrEP is daily medicine that can reduce your chance of getting HIV. Find out if it’s right for you.
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) PEP means taking medicines after you may have been exposed to HIV to prevent becoming infected. Learn more.
- Reducing Sexual Risk
- Reducing Risk from Alcohol & Drug Use
- Reducing Mother-to-Child Risk
- Potential Future Options
- HIV Testing
HIV Testing
- Learn About HIV Testing
- Who Should Get Tested? Everyone ages 13-64 should get tested for HIV at least once, and some more often. See what’s recommended
- HIV Testing Locations Find an HIV testing location near you.
- HIV Testing Overview Learn how HIV testing works and what to expect when you get tested.
- Understanding HIV Test Results Find out what HIV test results mean—and what to do after you get the results.
- Just Diagnosed: What's Next?
- Learn About HIV Testing
- Starting HIV Care
Starting HIV Care
- Find a Provider
- Locate an HIV Care Provider Find the HIV medical care you need to stay healthy and manage your HIV effectively. Help is available!
- Types of Providers Learn about the types of professionals who may be involved on your HIV health care team.
- Take Charge of Your Care HIV treatment is most successful when you actively take part in your medical care. Learn what you can do.
- Getting Ready for Your First Visit
- Find a Provider
- Staying in HIV Care
Staying in HIV Care
- Provider Visits and Lab Tests
- Making Care Work for You Living with HIV is about living. Read about making your HIV care work for you.
- Seeing Your Health Care Provider HIV treatment is most successful when you play an active role in your medical care. Learn what you can do.
- Lab Tests and Results Learn what lab tests can help you and your HIV care provider manage your HIV care.
- Returning to Care Stopped seeing your HIV care provider or stopped taking your medication? It’s important to return to care.
- HIV Treatment
- HIV Treatment Overview HIV treatment with medication is recommended for all people living with HIV. Learn why it's important.
- Taking Your HIV Medication Every Day Learn why it's important to take your HIV medications every day.
- Tips on Taking Your HIV Medication Every Day Get tips to help you take your HIV medications every day and overcome challenges you may face.
- Paying for HIV Care and Treatment Wondering how you will pay for HIV treatment costs? Discover resources and programs that may help.
- Other Related Health Issues
- Other Health Issues of Special Concern for People Living with HIV There are many health issues of special concern for people living with HIV. Learn more.
- Alcohol and Drug Use Alcohol and drug use can be harmful to the health of people living with HIV.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and People with HIV Many helpful government resources are available about COVID-19 and people with HIV. Read more.
- Hepatitis B & C One-third of people living with HIV are coinfected with hepatitis B or C. Read more.
- Immunizations and People with HIV Several immunizations are recommended for people living with HIV. Read why they're important.
- Flu and People with HIV People with HIV are at high risk for serious flu illness and should get a flu shot every year. Learn more.
- Mental Health Taking care of your mental health is an important part of living healthy with HIV. Learn why.
- Opportunistic Infections People with weakened immune systems can face serious infections. Learn why and how to prevent them.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Living healthy with HIV includes preventing other sexually transmitted diseases. Learn about HIV and STDs.
- Smoking Smokers with HIV have poorer health outcomes than non-smokers. Learn more and get help to quit!
- HIV and Women's Health Issues HIV can cause other health problems that are unique to women. Learn how.
- Provider Visits and Lab Tests
- Living Well with HIV
Living Well with HIV
- Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk
- HIV Treatment as Prevention HIV treatment helps people living with HIV stay healthy and prevents transmission of the virus to others. Learn more.
- Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) PrEP is daily medicine that can reduce your chance of getting HIV. Find out if it’s right for you.
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) PEP means taking medicines after you may have been exposed to HIV to prevent becoming infected. Learn more.
- Reducing Sexual Risk
- Reducing Risk from Alcohol & Drug Use
- Reducing Mother-to-Child Risk
- Potential Future Options
- Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk