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HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Men Over 50)

This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in six new HIV infections are in people older than 50.

HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Under 25)

This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in five new HIV infections are in people under the age of 25.

HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Women)

This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in four new HIV infections are in women.

Ask for the Test: HIV Affects Us All

This pamphlet discusses the importance of being tested for HIV. It states a few FAQs about HIV and how often someone should get tested.

5 Ways You Can Be Greater Than AIDS

This poster states five ways people can advocate and prevent HIV: Know, Talk, Protect, Test & Treat, and Take Action. Each section of the poster gives specific examples for each topic.

STD Partner Notification: What If I've Been Exposed to an STD?

This pamphlet provides information to people who have been notified they have been exposed to an STD. It discusses the difference between being exposed and being infected; what to do if infected; what kinds of tests should be taken; and how to protect themselves and their partners.

10 Questions About Pregnancy and HIV

This pamphlet provides information for pregnant women in the form of responses to 10 questions about HIV. It discusses whether a pregnant woman needs to be tested for HIV and why, how the disease is transmitted from mother to baby, what can be done for a pregnant woman with HIV infection and for the baby, when should a pregnant woman begin prenatal care and the benefits of prenatal care, whether the pregnant woman should be tested for other STDs, how to prevent HIV, and what else a woman can do to stay healthy. The pamphlet also gives contact information for public health agencies.

10 Preguntas Sobre el Embarazo y el VIH

This pamphlet provides information for pregnant women in the form of responses to 10 questions about HIV. It discusses whether a pregnant woman needs to be tested for HIV and why, how the disease is transmitted from mother to baby, what can be done for a pregnant woman with HIV infection and for the baby, when should a pregnant woman begin prenatal care and the benefits of prenatal care, whether the pregnant woman should be tested for other STDs, how to prevent HIV, and what else a woman can do to stay healthy. The pamphlet also gives contact information for public health agencies.

Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Control: A Guide to Essential Practice

This guide includes WHO recommendations on screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions and on HPV vaccination made through April 2014, taking account of relevant evidence-based findings published up to December 2013; emerging practices that are still being evaluated are also noted in this publication. This guide, which replaces the 2006 edition, has two new chapters, one newly organized chapter, and two substantially revised chapters. The new chapters include: Essentials for cervical a=cancer prevention and control programmes; and HPV vaccination.

Congenital Syphilis in Texas

This information sheet discusses congenital syphilis, what it is, how big the problem is in Texas, how to test for it, reporting requirements, and treatment.