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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Maryland: Youth HIV Awareness Program

A free health fair focused on HIV prevention will take place Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Montgomery College, 7600 Takoma Ave., Takoma Park. The event targets 14- to 20-year-olds and offers free HIV testing and counseling, plus games and prizes.... Read more »

Married Kenyan Youth Excluded From HIV/AIDS Programs, at Higher Risk of Contracting Virus

Married youths are not taken into consideration in HIV/AIDS awareness programs aimed at young people in Kenya and are at an increased risk of contracting the virus, South Africa's Independent Online reports. Married adolescent girls can be more... Read more »

Indonesian Schools Should Develop Innovative HIV/AIDS Education Programs for Youth, UNESCO Says

Schools in Indonesia should develop innovative approaches to teaching about HIV/AIDS to help prevent the spread of the disease among youth, executive chair of the Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO , Arief Rachman, said last week, the ... Read more »

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HIV infection among youth

Hi,I was wondering if you could help me with this question. I know that there are 40000 new HIV infections in the United States every year. Of these, do you know how many occur among people ages 13 to 24 (or some other youth category)?I need the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Ursula,Roughly half of the estimated 40,000 new HIV infections that occur in the U.S. annually are in young adults aged 13 to 24. For recent HIV/AIDS statistics for the U.S., check the CDC's Web site.You're welcome!Dr. Bob... Read more »

Any hope for teh youth of the world?

Hi Dr. PieroneI first must say that the doctors on the starting treatment forum are the best; My question is do you think that there will be a great decrease in the amount of youth infected with HIV in The UNITED STATES within the next 20 yrs. Do...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Thanks for posting. I don't think there will be a great decrease in new HIV infections over the next 20 years, but I do think that there will be some reduction. It is very difficult to change sexual behavior, especially in individuals that... Read more »

Dr. Bob, its the youth group guy again!!!!

Hey Dr. Bob, I showed my youth director this site and he changed his attitudes about condoms. However, I am sooooo screwed. My gf, tested negative. I thought I was off the hook. Well, now I have these black dots surfin through my eyes. I have a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, you don't have HIV. No, you don't have CMV. No, the tingling in your back is not "further proof." No, the black dots surfing through your eye is not HIV-related. No, I don't know how to find HIV-positive girls on... Read more »

overweight hiv positive seeks safe weight loss program

Please advise a safe weight loss program for an hiv positive woman who needs to lose 35 pounds, not yet taking medication. Will this kind of weight loss advance the virus more quickly, and thus the need to start meds sooner? Thanks....

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Before you begin your weight loss program, you should discuss your plans for weight reduction with your HIV care provider. You don't mention your HIV clinical status and lab findings, but if you're not on meds, I'm assuming that... Read more »

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An HIV/AIDS awareness program for the youth!

Posted by Anonymous

Welcome to the HummingBirdPress,a program designed for the youth!Information contained within this educational package is very valuable for teaching,advising,and educating todays children about the dangers of the HIV/AIDS virus.To leave a voice mail... Read more »

Youth de Ambiente Program Coordinator San Jose

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AIDS Resources, Information and Services (ARIS)
Youth de Ambiente Program Coordinator

Full-time position working with gay, bisexual and transgender Latino youth in outreach and group settings. Develop and facilitate group activities and community... Read more »

Youth Questions and Answers

Posted by Anonymous

If you have questions about being HIV positive or would like some help go to our website www.diversitymd.com. We do have a teen program.

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Manager, Health Programs (HIV/AIDS)

Posted by hresources

Founded in 1909 by W.E.B. DuBois and others, the NAACP is the nations oldest nonprofit civil rights organization. With its long history and deep rootsover 2000 local branches, youth and college chapters, and prison chapters in 50 states and... Read more »

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