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Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Get Ready to Take Care of Someone at Home

What You Need to Know About HIV and AIDS

How HIV is spread

How HIV is NOT spread

Giving Care

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Providing Emotional Support

Guarding Against Infections

Wash your hands

Cover your sores

Keep sick people away

Watch out for chickenpox

Be careful with pets and gardening

Protect Yourself

Needles and syringes

Other Help You Can Give

Children With AIDS

Changing Symptoms

As AIDS progresses

Final Arrangements

Places to Call for Help

This article was provided by AIDSinfo. It is a part of the publication Caring for Someone With AIDS at Home.

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