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How Do People Get AIDS? for Teens
AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease where the body is unable to fight off many infectious diseases as it normally could. Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.
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HIV and AIDS for Parents
Parents can help prevent HIV/AIDS by learning the facts and talking with their kids regularly about healthy behaviors, feelings, and sexuality.
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HIV and AIDS for Teens
There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.
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PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Teens
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower their risk of getting HIV.
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PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Parents
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower his or her chances of getting HIV.
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Talking to Your Kids About STDs for Parents
Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here's how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.
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Genital Herpes for Parents
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that's usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
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Trichomoniasis for Teens
Trichomoniasis is a curable disease that can be passed from one person to another during sex. The good news is that it can be prevented. Read about how to protect yourself.
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Trichomoniasis for Parents
Trichomoniasis (or "trich") is a sexually transmitted disease. Many people with trich have no symptoms, so they can spread it to others without knowing it.
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How to Get Tested for HIV for Teens
Often the only way to know if someone is infected with HIV is through testing. Here are the facts on what's involved in getting tested — and who should get tested for HIV and why.