Hiv And Having Kids

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HIV + for Kids

Hi, One of my cousin who is a 12 year old kid was recently tested to be a HIV +. We are terribly stunned when Doctors back in my country (India) said he was born with HIV + which we were never aware of. I'm writing to see if there are any...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Unfortunately, there is really no cure for kids or adults. HIV treatment, however, can control the virus and allow the immune system to grow. With proper treatment most people with HIV can be expected to live decades with the virus and during that... Read more »

wife HIV+, kids and I negative...wehat's wrong with this picture

About a year or so ago my wife found out that she was HIV+, the kids and I were tested right away... Read more »

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W. »

routine immunizations in HIV kids

Could you please suggest the most updated guidelines on routine immunization for HIV children?... Read more »

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D. »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Parents Boycott India School After HIV Kids Allowed Back

The battle of a group of HIV-positive children to attend school in the southern Indian state of Kerala continues. The latest twist in the six-month saga came last week when the Christian school allowed them to return to class but parents of fellow... Read more »

Caring for HIV-Negative Kids (and Yourself) in an "HIV Family"

Shana Cozad Angela Davey Jessica Mardis Rusti Miller-Hill What's it like to raise babies as a woman living with HIV? The past 15 years have brought studies that have shown, beyond a shadow of a doubt, just how low... Read more »

California: HIV/AIDS Kids Enjoying Their Own Magical Summer

For the sixth summer in a row, HIV-positive children and young adults from all over the West Coast have come to Camp Kindle, a free camp in the Santa Clarita Valley, for the fun and games their HIV-negative peers take for granted. "I like coming... Read more »

Barred HIV-Positive Kids Allowed Back to School in India

A Christian-affiliated school in southern India today allowed a group of HIV-positive children to return to class, six months after they were expelled. "We all love to go to school and study with our friends," said a nine-year-old among the group.... Read more »

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How do I tell my kids about friend

Posted by Anonymous

Hello- I have a friend and neighbor who is HIV+ -- her daughter (7) blurted it out but I let her know that it changes nothing. Think I shocked her. :-) Told her she can tell me whatever she wants or absolutely nothing. It's her choice and I won't... Read more »

Boston Kid is at is again on the webmd boards.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I cannot believe this. He posted again on the HIV/AIDS forum under yet another alias aka Raymond in Boston LOL and his name is actually Bob. Again, same old scenario he rants and raves on th same old stuff!!! Bob you do not get it do you? You know... Read more »

scared to death for kids

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Myself and my 10 and 8 year old were just diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. What realistically are our chances and why did it take so long. Read more »

telling my kids

Posted by gigi5578nj, 3 Replies

I have been positive since 2001 and now I am thinking about telling my children that I have HIV and I'm not sure how to go about it or if I should even do it I just want them to hear it from me and not anyone else My oldest son is 15 and my youngest... Read more »

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