Today is World AIDS Day. People all over the world have “joined forces” to spread awareness about the status of the AIDS pandemic and to encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in both high prevalence countries and around the world.
In observance of World AIDS Day, the public is encouraged to get tested. Everyone is at risk for infection so it’s important for everyone to know his/her HIV status. You cannot rely on symptoms to know if you are HIV + (positive) --testing is the ONLY way to know for sure. Many people who are HIV + (positive) do not have any symptoms for years. Early diagnosis and treatment can save your life and help prevention the further spread of the disease. Take control of your own health and help prevent illness of those around you by getting tested - KNOW YOUR HIV STATUS!
World AIDS Day serves as an important opportunity to remind us that AIDS remains a major global health priority despite the progress that has been made. Millions of people worldwide continue to be infected with HIV each year. New infections continue to exceed the number of people beginning treatment. The theme for World AIDS Day from 2011-2015 has been and continues to be Getting to Zero--Zero New HIV Infections-- Zero Discrimination--Zero AIDS-related Deaths. Providing universal access to prevention and treatment is critical in stopping and reversing the AIDS pandemic.
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KNOW YOUR HIV STATUS – GET OUT & GET TESTED
STDs do not discriminate! The New Jersey AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline highly recommends that everyone get tested. Call the health care professionals at the New Jersey AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline at 800-624-2377, text/email at 8006242377@njpies.org, or chat via our site at www.njhivstdline.org to find a FREE state-funded testing site near you.
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In addition, contact us if you have a positive test result and need to find a site for a follow-up, if you have any questions or concerns regarding STDs, HIV or Hepatitis, and/or need information about linkage to HIV treatment. We are always here to help 24hours a day/ 7 days a week! Calls are free and confidential.
- Referrals for testing sites and other related services
- HIV/AIDS, STD and Hepatitis Prevention Information
- Counseling and Treatment Locations
- Treatment Information
