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AIDS MYTH-FACT SHEET ¡=lORLESSON #20
(grades 7-8)
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Put a T in front of each statement that is true and an F in front of
each statement that is false.
1. The AIDS virus is only transmitted through infected semen
and infected blood. .
2. The AIDS virus is transmitted by hugging and kissing.
3. AIDS is a disease that can be transmitted in a limited number
of ways.
4. People can look and feel healthy and still transmit the AIDS
virus.
5. People who shoot drugs and share needles can get AIDS.
6. There is a vaccine to prevent AIDS.
7. Women can transmit the AIDS virus.
8. Everyone who engages in sexual intercourse is at risk for
AIDS if an infected partner is involved.
9. Everyone infected with the AIDS virus has developed AIDS.
10. A person can get AIDS from giving blood.
11. There are national and State toll-free, telephone hotlines that
provide AIDS information. \
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