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Below are 25 ways that you can make a difference in the battle against AIDS. Someday,
hopefully, this disease will be cured. Act now to give yourself a chance to look back
someday and say, "This 'is how Ihelped beat the epidemic that carried away so many lives."
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1. Educate yourself on how HIV is transmitted. ;;:rTIisis the bes.t way to' defeat HIV-phobia
.and dispel myths about how the virus istran.sm:n:ted; . . .
2. Make safe choices about your sexual behavi'orand:safechoices about drug a~d alcohol
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Teach others what you know about HIV prevention.
If you have had a history of unprotected intercourse or have shared drug needles, get
tested for HIV today.
U se a latex condom correctly every time you have sex.
If you use drugs or excessive alcohol, get into a treatment program.
Avoid getting high on drugs or alcohol. You can't make wise sexual decisions under
the influence.
Talle to your family and friends so that they may avoid behaviors that may put them at
risk of mv infection.
Share the facts about HIVand AIDS with others around you.
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Cail the National AIDS Hotline for answers to any HIV -related questions.
(English: 1-800-342-2437 or Spanish: 1-800-344-7432) .
Discuss a news story about AIDS with a friend or family member.
Discuss RIVand AIDS openly with your boyfriend or girlfriend.
Correct misinformation about mv and AIDS when you hear it.
Attend community-based mv prevention/education lectures.
Volunteer at a local AIDS service organization.
Invite someone with HIV or AIDS to speak at your school.
Show an HIV -related videotape at a community function or fundraiser .
Ask your school to put up an educational
display about HIV prevention.
Encourage local stores and offices to display HIV -related posters or brochures.
Organize prevention and education activities for World AIDS Day (December 1).
Encourage your classmates to educate their families about HIV infection.
Ask your place of worship to be a place for HIV prevention/education 'discussions.
Urge your religious leaders to promote compassion and support for people with AIDS.
Challenge misinformation
in the media by writing a letter to the editor.
Ask that local talk shows on television and radio address HIV -related issues.
Source:
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