HIV in the News

CDC Observes National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Published on: February 29, 2016
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March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), a time when organizations and communities across the United States come together to offer support, encourage discussion, and teach women and girls about the prevention of HIV, the importance of getting tested, and how to live with and manage HIV infection.

Maps Based on Data from 2014 HIV Surveillance Report (through 2014)
Published on: February 26, 2016
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The purpose of this document is to provide updated information on the national surveillance of HIV infection by state and US dependent territories. Data is depicted using the US map.

New National Estimates of Lifetime HIV Risk Released
Published on: February 23, 2016
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released estimates that show if current HIV diagnoses rates persist, approximately 1 in 2 black gay and bisexual men and 1 in 4 Latino gay and bisexual men in the United States will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime.

The Right Way to Use a Male Condom
Published on: February 23, 2016
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Using male condoms the right way, every time, can reduce (though not eliminate) the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis, as well as other diseases that may be transmitted through sex.

Cluster of HIV Infections Attributed to Unsafe Injection Practices — Cambodia, December 1, 2014–February 28, 2015
Published on: February 18, 2016
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The largest cluster of new HIV infections ever attributed to unsafe injections among a general population was reported in a rural area of Cambodia; 2.7% of residents were infected. The outbreak was detected after increased demand for HIV testing by residents who perceived themselves to be at risk after exposure to an unlicensed provider of injections and intravenous infusions.

MMWR: Occupational HIV Transmission Among Male Adult Film Performers — Multiple States, 2014
Published on: February 12, 2016
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This is the first well-documented work-related HIV transmission among male adult film performers. A performer was infected by a non–work-related partner who was not aware of his HIV infection.

MMWR: HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among Male High School Students Who Had Sexual Contact with Males — 17 Large Urban School Districts, United States, 2009–2013
Published on: February 12, 2016
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The findings in this report do not provide evidence that HIV-related risk behaviors alone drive the higher numbers of HIV diagnoses among young black MSM compared with young Hispanic and white MSM. In fact, young black male students who had sexual contact with males in this report often had a lower prevalence of HIV-related risk behaviors.

MMWR: Adaptation and National Dissemination of a Brief, Evidence-Based, HIV Prevention Intervention for High-Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men
Published on: February 12, 2016
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Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are affected disproportionately by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States. Although approximately 3% of the adolescent and adult U.S.

MMWR: The HoMBReS and HoMBReS Por un Cambio Interventions to Reduce HIV Disparities Among Immigrant Hispanic/Latino Men
Published on: February 12, 2016
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Hispanics/Latinos in the United States are affected disproportionately by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); however, few effective evidence-based prevention interventions for this population exist.

CDC FY 2017 Budget Request Summary Domestic HIV Prevention
Published on: February 12, 2016
Item URL: http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8640470
This PDF describes President Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request to Congress. It includes approximately $788 million for domestic HIV/AIDS prevention and research at CDC, which is level with the FY 2016 enacted level.

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