About.com Health: Why AIDS Prevention Isn't Just "for Everyone Else"

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor Tomorrow, you may see many people wearing red ribbons in honor of World AIDS Day. Some of you may not need that ribbon to remind you of the impact of the disease, perhaps on you or someone you love. Others may feel far removed from it, thinking of it only as something you hear about on the news. Basics of Prevention An estimated 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV, 21% of whom are undiagnosed. It's safe to say that many of these people may have also felt, at some time or another, that AIDS was something only others had to worry about - not them. Video: How AIDS Affects the Body Who Needs to Be Tested? Many docs ask their patients if they want an AIDS test, only to hear, "why?" The better question is "why not?" This list, however, outlines the must-do scenarios. How Long After Exposure Should I Wait to Get Tested? Your Testing Options The Difference Between Anonymous and Confidential HIV Testing Beyond HIV... It's important to also remember that sex can put you at risk for other diseases that are more prevalent. Here, the top 10 risk factors for acquiring an STD. It's important to take them seriously - many don't cause initial symptoms and aren't solved with a one-time treatment. The Most Common STDs How Long it Takes for STDs to Become Detectable Free STD Testing Talking to Kids Many people who were kids in the nineties became aware of AIDS when Ryan White got loads of media attention. Kids today, however, may have not encountered as widely publicized a case. It's up to you to take the initiative to make sure this important health issue is on their radar. Why You Should Talk to Your Teen About Sex - and How to Do It Honor Someone Lost to AIDS Health Ads Aids E Detail Aids HIV & Aids Home Care Aids World Aids Day Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Best Fitness Gifts Can You Fight a Cold With Garlic? Review Your Toning Shoes Low-Cholesterol Holiday Party Menu Food Allergy Policies by Airline   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Personal Symptom Decoder Herbs and Supplements Info Advertisement