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National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

Lisa Bratt 23 July, 2017

The World Health Organization say at least 30% of all new HIV infections happen among 15–25 year-olds. Today is National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day and we need to spread the word, engaging, educating and empowering the young on how to protect themselves against HIV and AIDS. Susanne Ulm, a Medical Writer at Prime Global, explores the growing problem of HIV and AIDS amongst young people and highlights the latest therapies. Follow the link to read more and share it to spread awareness. Together, and especially today, we can help prevent HIV and AIDS.

National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

Rachel Skillen 10 April, 2017

We can raise awareness by joining the conversation and by sharing information about HIV/AIDS in youth. You never know what impact you have on other people. A lonely teenager might stumble across your tweet by accident and read more about this topic. Parents might feel encouraged to start a conversation with their children. We could try to make the world a better place, one person at a time… Susanne Ulm, PhD

Youth HIV Day: Scientists Fight Against HIV

Aisleen Peterson 10 April, 2017

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It can spread through certain bodily fluids (blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids and breast milk). HIV attacks the immune system, especially T cells (CD4 cells), which help fight off infections.