1. WORLD AIDS DAY
1ST DECEMBER 2013

2. WORLD AIDS DAY A global day of action on HIV and AIDS
A day to get the facts on HIV & AIDS
A day to show support for people living with HIV & AIDS
A day to get involved

3. Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
WHAT IS HIV ?
Human Immuno-deficiency
Virus
A virus that damages the immune system and reduces the ability to fight off infections.

4. WHAT IS AIDS ? Aquired Immune Syndrome Deficiency
A later stage of HIV infection where someone develops potentially fatal infections and cancers.

5. There is no cure for HIV.
There is no vaccine to prevent HIV infection.
But:-
There are effective drug treatments help people living with HIV to have long and healthy lives.
These treatments help to prevent the development of AIDS related illnesses.

6. HOW CAN SOMEONE BECOME INFECTED WITH HIV?
Unprotected sex (sex without a condom)
Sharing needles for injecting drugs
From mother to baby
You cannot become infected by:
Kissing, hugging or shaking hands
Sharing cups, glasses or knives and forks
Everyday social contact with someone who has HIV

7. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY HIV & AIDS?
In the world:-
35 million people are living with HIV
2.5 million new HIV infections each year
35 million people have died from AIDS
16 million children under 18 have been made orphans
2011 Report on the global AIDS epidemic (UNAIDS)

8. HIV/AIDS IN THE UK 95,000 people living with HIV
Over 25% of those infected do not know they have HIV
90% of all HIV infections are from having unprotected sexual contact
5% of HIV infections are from sharing needles for drug taking
Only 1% of babies born to mothers who have HIV become infected

9. THE HIV-HOP

10. THE HIV-HOP You can’t get HIV from kissing, hugging or sharing drinks
You can’t get HIV from handshakes, high fives, smiles or winks
You can get HIV from having sex without using a condom
HIV prejudice is hateful, hurtful and discriminates

11. WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Wear the red ribbon to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS
Be aware and educated about HIV/AIDS
Find out what’s going on and get involved
Challenge prejudice and stigma

12. “History will surely judge us harshly if we do not respond with all the energy and resources that we can bring to bear in the fight against AIDS.” “Ask yourselves what you can do as a global citizen in the fight against HIV & AIDS.” “We must never forget our own responsibilities.” Nelson Mandela