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AIDS Vancouver

Prevent. Act. Support.
 

From testing to prevention, you will find on this page answers to questions such as "What is HIV", "What are the side effects of HIV medication", and many more.

 

Should I get tested for HIV if I am pregnant?

Doctors will likely recommend an HIV test during prenatal screenings as a preventive measure to help reduce the number of babies born with HIV. While this is a strategy used in Canada, remember it is still your body and therefore you have the right to decide if you wish to be tested. You should also always be given the opportunity to talk about the test, how it is administered, what the results mean and how the results might affect you personally.