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You're in Control
It's all about early detection. We can't treat what we don't know.
Use this tool to access tailored information about your risk of getting or transmitting HIV, and how you can reduce your risk. Click here.
When it comes to prevention condoms are a good start. A latex or polyurethane condom can help prevent exposure.
Condoms are proven to lower your chances of getting certain STIs. Wrap it up. Work it out. These mobile sites provide HIV testing and also FREE condomes. Learn of testing sites in your community!
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
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PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) means routinely taking prescription medicine before you're exposed to HIV to help reduce your chances of getting it.
In addition, here are some additional medications that can help to keep you protected.
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TasP (treatment as prevention)
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TasP stands for "treatment as prevention." While there is no cure for HIV, people living with HIV can take medication to help protect their health and help protect their sexual partner(s) from getting HIV.
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PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)
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means taking prescription medicines daily after you think you've been exposed to HIV.
For a list of PrEP providers in your area, click here!
Almost every person faces mental health challenges at some point. Major stresses—like the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job, or moving—can have a major impact on mental health. Having a serious illness, like HIV, can be another source of major stress. You may find that a diagnosis of HIV challenges your sense of well-being or complicates existing mental health conditions.
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Sometimes, there may be difficulty in disclosing your HIV status to your friends and loved ones. That can cause emotional stress and impact your mental health and well-being. HIV and some opportunistic infections can also affect your nervous system and can lead to changes in your behavior.
End HIV stigma
Talking openly about HIV can help normalize the subject. It also provides opportunities to correct misconceptions and help others learn more about HIV. But be mindful of how you talk about HIV and people living with HIV. The Let’s Stop HIV Together stigma language guide can help.
Take action!
We can all help end HIV stigma through our words and actions in our everyday lives. Lead others with your supportive behaviors. Check out the Let’s Stop HIV Together stigma scenarios for tips on what you can do when you witness stigma. You can also make a pledge to stop HIV stigma by downloading a pledge card to customize and post on your website, blog, and social media channel.
DO IT
AT HOME
Overall, fewer than 40% of people in the United States have ever had an HIV test. Nationally, less than 30% of people in the United States most at risk of acquiring HIV were tested in the past year.
Did you know you can test in the privacy of your own home? Yes, you can!
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Here are some Jersey sites you can contact for FREE at-home HIV testing kits and DO IT AT HOME!
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