Today is World AIDS Day.

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UK Website: http://www.worldaidsday.org/

Today is the day to take the first step to fight HIV/AIDS... Get tested! Please check out the facts below and educate yourself and others on the virus.

HIV facts

HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus which attacks the body's immune system — the body's defence against diseases.

HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most commonly via sex without a condom or by sharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment.

There are now more people than ever living with HIV. Currently a quarter of those people are unaware they have the virus.

Here are a few more facts about HIV:

- Over 90% of people with HIV were infected through sexual contact.
- You can now get tested for HIV using a saliva sample.
- HIV is not passed on through spitting, biting or sharing utensils.
- Only 1% of babies born to HIV positive mothers have HIV.
- You can get the results of an HIV test in just 15-20 minutes.
- There is no vaccine and no cure for HIV.

Help take steps today to STOP the spread of this horrible virus!

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