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New York Times Profiles Young Adults, Pre-Teens Who Were Born HIV-Positive, Examines Their Unique Challenges

The New York Times on Sunday profiled several young adults, teenagers and pre-teens who were born HIV-positive, the difficulties their families face about how and when to educate them about HIV/AIDS and the difficulties they face coping with a... Read more »

HIV Education for Pre-Teen Girls in Homeless Shelters

Listen to Audio (10 min.) Download Audio This podcast is a part of the series HIV Frontlines . To subscribe to this series, click here . Audria Russell My name is Audria Russell. I am the HIV program coordinator at Women in Need... Read more »

Talking With Your Children About HIV: HIV Awareness for Children

Table of Contents Introduction The Facts About HIV Starting the Discussion Talking to Children of Different Ages Taking Care of Yourself Related Info Sheets by The Well Project Introduction HIV is a tough subject for parents,... Read more »

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I have a question regarding what the hiv virus does to your mental state? I am not an ignorant nor nieve person, but I just dont know what else could be the problem. I have an 11 year old brother living with HIV. We are not sure how he contracted...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

HIV can cause mental and neurological problems. In children, the most common problem associated with HIV infection from birth is delayed development. Behavior problems such as you describe are usually not associated with HIV infection. But your... Read more »

Better than the UPS man....but still the same worry!

Hey Dr. Bob, Needless to say, I have a fear of HIV that has been with me since my senior year of college (a year ago) My main concern is with oral sex and the fear of it being spread that way.A couple of days ago I gave oral sex to a male co-worker...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Melis,Sharing penis popsicles and a high-protein snack of baby batter on top of the teacher's desk with a hot coworker teacher who has two pre-teen daughters and who carries condoms in the car so he'll be ready to get freaky in the... Read more »

high titer result?

My question is: My HepbsAg was negative and my HepbsAb showed a 519.0 mIU/ml indicating a high level of immunity, but why is this number so high? I was vaccinated in my pre-teens. Thank you, ...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It just means you have a good immune system.... Read more »

Ding, Dong The Wicked Witch is Dead

Christine Maggiore directly caused the death of her 3 year old daughter by abject neglect. And her rabid rhetoric and the ear of Mbeki has cost the lives of countless South Africans - never mind the simple-minded denialists she inspired.The world...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Although I am glad Ms. Maggiore will no longer be able to disseminate dangerous myths about HIV/AIDS, I cannot help but feel her entire saga is a tragedy for all involved, including her family and the many people who desperately wanted to... Read more »

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Happy Father's Day!!

Posted by AIDS2HIV, 4 Replies

To all that it applies to Happy Fathers Day!!

Its one thing to have HIV, but its a whole new ball game when you are also a father. May God Bless each of you today*

on a personal note, anyone having a BBQ, is welcome to make me a plate, Im not picky ,... Read more »

RE: Post "Could I be infected?"

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Okay. I am very upset that you all are taking this offensive tone. I am sure that everyone on here has had a scare! And the thought that something stupid that I could have done over 9 years ago could totally change my life freaking petrifies me .... Read more »

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