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International News Brazil Handing Out 10 Million Condoms Ahead of CarnivalFebruary 12, 2007 Ahead of Carnival, which starts Feb. 17 and runs until Feb. 20, Brazil's Health Ministry will distribute 10 million condoms in an effort to fight HIV/AIDS and other STDs, the official Agencia Brasil news service reported Sunday. Several nationally broadcast radio and television ads are also planned, the agency said. "The idea of this campaign is to show that the joy that comes with Carnival must be accompanied by some precautionary measures," said Health Minister Agenor Alvares. Already this year, the ministry said it has passed out 15 million condoms. Associated Press 2.11.2007; Tales Azzoni  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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