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AIDS MYTH-FACT SHEET FOR LESSON #29
(grades 9-12)
In front of each statement that is true, put a T, and for each
statement that is false, put an F.
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1. Due to the ways the AIDS virus is transmitted, it is unlikely
that AIDS can be transmitted by sitting next to someone in
class.
2. Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the surest way to
prevent transmission of AIDS virus.
3. People can look and feel healthy and still transmit the AIDS
virus.
4. People who shoot drugs and share their needles can get the
AIDS virus.
5. There is a vaccine to prevent AIDS.
6. Women cannot transmit the AIDS·virus.
7. Everyone who engages in sexual intercourse can be at risk
for AIDS.
8. Everyone infected with the AIDS virus has developed AIDS.
9. A person can get AIDS from giving blood.
10. AIDS, itself, usually does not kill a person.
11. Most children with AIDS got it from an infected mother.
12. A person who is concerned can be tested for the AIDS virus ..
13. There is both a national and a State toll-free telephone
hotline for AIDS information.
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