June 27, 2010 is National HIV Testing Day. Across the country, public health partners will be encouraging people to take the test and take control. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 be tested for HIV at least once, as part of their routine health care. In Jefferson County, Colorado residents are also encouraged to get tested and to learn more about HIV and the current status of the AIDS epidemic.
You can find JCPH HIV Counseling and Testing Appointments (anonymous and confidential testing available) in:
- Arvada: 303-275-7555
- Lakewood: 303-239-7078
- JCPH HIV Recorded Information Line 303.239.7036
Think it can’t happen to you? Think again.
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HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Every 9½ minutes (on average), someone in the United States is infected with HIV.
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There are approximately 1.2 million Americans who are living with HIV/AIDS.
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The CDC estimates that 21% of HIV-positive people don’t know they are infected-meaning they may be transmitting HIV without knowing it.
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People of color are at a disproportionate risk for HIV infection. Nearly half of new infections (49%) were among African Americans, who make up only 13% of the U.S. population. Hispanics accounted for 18% of new HIV infections-and make up only about 15% of the U.S. population.
Now is the time to learn more about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and how you can help prevent its spread.
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