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MMWR: Community Outbreak of HIV Infection Linked to Injection Drug Use of Oxymorphone - Indiana, 2015

This report summarizes an ongoing investigation of an HIV infection community outbreak linked to injection drug users of oxymorphone in Indiana. It presents information on 135 people who have been diagnosed since January in a small rural area that normally sees no more than five cases annually. The report discusses the state's response to contain the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.

HIV Surveillance - Adolescents and Young Adults (through 2013)

This slide set provides information on the epidemiology of HIV infection in adolescents and young adults in the United States and 6 dependent areas through 2013. Different surveillance breakdowns include: by race/ethnicity; by transmission category; by age groups; by gender; by sex and race/ethnicity; by sex and transmission category; and by Stage 3 AIDS. This slide set is also available in PowerPoint at: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ppt/statistics_surveillance_Adolescents.pptx.

Challenges in HIV Prevention

This fact sheet discusses HIV prevention challenges in the U.S. It states that each year in the United States, approximately 50,000 people become infected with HIV, and nearly 13,000 people with AIDS die annually.

HIV and AIDS in America: A Snapshot

This information sheet provides an overview of HIV/AIDS in the United States, including the number of persons with the disease. It states that the number of new infections has remained stable, but that an estimated 50,000 persons who become newly infected every year is too high. It notes that nearly 13,000 people with AIDS still die each year in the United States. The information sheet provides statistics on the heavily affected populations by risk group and race/ethnicity.

STI Screening as HIV Prevention

In this video, Dr. Gail Bolan, Director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention, highlights the role of screening for sexually transmitted infections to help prevent HIV transmission.

Black Americans and HIV/AIDS

This information sheet provides epidemiologic information on African Americans and HIV/AIDS. It provides statistics related to age, gender, transmission method, geography, treatment, and service utilization.

Medicare and HIV/AIDS

This information sheet discusses Medicare coverage for people age 65 and older or younger people who are disabled by HIV. The information sheet explains Medicare benefits, eligibility, Medicare spending and caseload, and its future outlook. A profile of HIV/AIDS patients receiving Medicare is presented. Filling the gaps in Medicare coverage with Medicaid or other programs such as the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Positive Spin

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AIDS.gov

Positive Spin is a digital educational tool developed by AIDS.gov that uses the power of personal stories and video to raise awareness about the HIV care continuum and to encourage people living with HIV to get into treatment. The campaign encourages people to share their story on social media using...

One & Only Campaign

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The One & Only Campaign raises awareness among patients and healthcare providers about safe injection practices. The campaign aims to eradicate outbreaks resulting from unsafe injection practices. The goal of the campaign is to ensure patients are protected each and every time they receive a medical...

Take Control!

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New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health's Take Control! public health campaign is designed to provide New York State teens and young adults with information and local resources to promote positive sexual health. The campaign supports and encourages responsible sexual health choices including...