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Know the history

• History of HIV/AIDS

Know the basics

• General or basic information on HIV
• Newly diagnosed? Start here
• Transmission of HIV
• How many people are living with HIV? HIV Statistics

Know the human impacts

• Discrimination and Stigma
• Human rights
• Legal issues

Know how to prevent

• Prevention of HIV
• Getting tested for HIV
• Safer sex
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Research for a vaccine against HIV

Know about positive living

• Opportunistic infections
• HIV Treatment
• How to deal with side effects of HIV medication
• Explore alternative and complementary therapies
• The importance of nutrition
• When and how to disclose your HIV status
• Women and pregnancy

Know where to go for more information or help...

• Glossaries
• AIDS Service Organizations in BC
• Testing Sites in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
• Support groups for people with HIV