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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.

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.

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.

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.

Take Charge: A Gay Man's Guide to Sexual Health

This information sheet discusses tests that gay men should have, including hepatitis, HIV, and STDs. It encourages gay men to have testing on a regular basis and not wait until there are symptoms. It also suggests speaking to a health professional about PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.

Take Charge: A Gay Man's Guide to STD Testing

This information sheet discusses tests that gay men should have, including hepatitis, HIV, and STDs. It explains the different testing methods for diseases.

[Say Yes to the HIV Test We're Asking Everyone. It's the Law.]

This poster has eight bullet points about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations.