HIV / AIDS touches us ALL. At least 6 million people are HIV infected in India today. 60 million family members are directly HIV affected Women and children have the fastest rising infection rate in India
Once a person becomes infected with the HIV virus, they have the virus in their body for life. There is NO cure or vaccine for HIV.
No one DIES from HIV. People die from secondary infections that develop as a result of an HIV-virus weakened body. These secondary infections are known as AIDS.
HIV / AIDS is a chronic, manageable condition. HIV positive people can and do live long, productive and healthy lives.
Death from secondary infections (AIDS) CAN be prevented in many cases by appropriate medical care, family support, diet, and lifestyle changes.
People who are HIV positive are NOT an infection danger to their family, their workplace, and their community. There is NO excuse or reason for discrimination against HIV positive people.
The only cure for HIV is Prevention of infection, which includes: Safe sex (condoms, safe partners) Safe tested blood for surgery. Safe needles (new, disposable) Safe childbirth
The HIV virus is very, very selective about how it passes from one person to another. You cannot become infected with HIV through kissing, coughing, touching, eating off the same plate, sharing a tumbler or toothbrush, wearing the same clothes, sleeping in the same bed, using the same toilet. Or mosquito and animal bites.
The major disease manager is the infected person themselves, not doctors, or nurses, or government. Lifestyle management, attitude and knowledge are the first-line treatments for HIV/ AIDS
The only way to know if anyone is HIV positive is by taking an HIV test. HIV testing is a Voluntary test. No one can force you to take an HIV test. The test procedure MUST include counseling – for the benefit of the person being tested.
