Un importante mensaje para nuestros amigos de la Comunidad Hispana.                                                 October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This day marks an opportunity to increase awareness of the devastating and disproportionate effects of AIDS in the Latino community. NLAAD is also a day to encourage HIV testing and to push for support from public officials and religious leaders.                                                                                                    While Latinos only make up about 14% of the U.S. population, they account for 19% of the AIDS cases in the U.S. since the start of the epidemic. In 2004, Latinos accounted for 20% of the new AIDS cases in the U.S.  

A message from First Lady Laura Bush about the importance of HIV testing. Click here.

More than one million Americans have HIV and many don't even know it. With improved treatment and care people are know living with HIV/AIDS. But this life saving treatment never reaches people who don't know they are infected. Knowing your HIV status is the best way to help win the fight against AIDS. To find a testing site near you, go to www.HIVtest.org.

                                                                                               CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding provides information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among U.S. women, HIV testing and how women can take action to protect their health. Read Transcript

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