On this World AIDS Day, people around the globe are voicing their collective support for universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. With over 33.4 million people living with HIV worldwide, and approximately 25 million lives already lost since 1981, the need a preventative vaccine is critical. More than 97 percent of new HIV infections occur in low- to middle-income countries. But here at home, HIV continues to disproportionately impact African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos and gay and bisexual men across the country.
While treatments have improved the lives of many living with HIV/AIDS, they are complex, costly, and can have serious side effects. Treatment is also unable to keep up with the speed at which HIV spreads across communities worldwide. For every person who starts an HIV treatment regimen, at least two other people are newly infected with the virus. An HIV vaccine remains our best hope for ending the scourge of this disease. Finding a vaccine requires the dedication, cooperation and support of not only the scientists conducting the research and the governments, universities, philanthropies and industry that finance it, but also the communities the epidemic has impacted most.
Each trial-whether in South Africa, Thailand or the United States--will help scientists learn more about HIV infection and light the path toward a vaccine that will hopefully one day be both effective and accessible to all. What goes on inside of the lab helps bring us closer to ending HIV/AIDS, but what goes on outside of the lab is equally-if not more-important. Without educators, community activists, supporters, and most importantly the tens of thousands of volunteers who participated in clinical studies, scientists could not successfully conduct their research.
On World AIDS Day, honor those who have been affected by HIV/AIDS by supporting HIV vaccine research. To get involved and help support the cause, click here.
Protect Yourself: To learn more about HIV/AIDS health and safety, click here.
Think you know everything there is to know about HIV/AIDS? Take this quiz and test your knowledge.
Over a million Americans are estimated to be living with HIV. Worldwide an estimated 33 million people are living with HIV. This coming Tuesday, December 1, 2009 World AIDS Day is set to take place, with the goal being to raise awareness about the terrible disease. There have been many great events that have been planned out for this upcoming World AIDS Day all around the world.An example of this would be in Hawaii, where there will be special events planned all day Tuesday to increase worldwide awareness. The HIV pandemic continues all around the world, and it is more important than ever for people to stay aware of this.World AIDS Day is an international event that increases the chance for countries to get aid in regards to the dealing with HIV and AIDS. Places all across the United States as well as around the world will offer free HIV testing on Tuesday to allow people to get checked.On top of that, information sessions will be planned to help educate the public. World AIDS Day is a major success each and every year, and has been since 1988 when it began. This World AIDS Day, do your part and raise awareness about this terrible disease.For further information visit: http://www.hhs.gov/aidsawarenessdays/days/world/http://www.worldaidsday.org/
On this World AIDS Day, people around the globe are voicing their collective support for universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. With over 33.4 million people living with HIV worldwide, and approximately 25 million lives already lost since 1981, the need a preventative vaccine is critical. More than 97 percent of new HIV infections occur in low- to middle-income countries. But here at home, HIV continues to disproportionately impact African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos and gay and bisexual men across the country.
While treatments have improved the lives of many living with HIV/AIDS, they are complex, costly, and can have serious side effects. Treatment is also unable to keep up with the speed at which HIV spreads across communities worldwide. For every person who starts an HIV treatment regimen, at least two other people are newly infected with the virus. An HIV vaccine remains our best hope for ending the scourge of this disease. Finding a vaccine requires the dedication, cooperation and support of not only the scientists conducting the research and the governments, universities, philanthropies and industry that finance it, but also the communities the epidemic has impacted most.
Each trial-whether in South Africa, Thailand or the United States--will help scientists learn more about HIV infection and light the path toward a vaccine that will hopefully one day be both effective and accessible to all. What goes on inside of the lab helps bring us closer to ending HIV/AIDS, but what goes on outside of the lab is equally-if not more-important. Without educators, community activists, supporters, and most importantly the tens of thousands of volunteers who participated in clinical studies, scientists could not successfully conduct their research.
On World AIDS Day, honor those who have been affected by HIV/AIDS by supporting HIV vaccine research. To get involved and help support the cause, click here.
Protect Yourself: To learn more about HIV/AIDS health and safety, click here.
Think you know everything there is to know about HIV/AIDS? Take this quiz and test your knowledge.
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Over a million Americans are estimated to be living with HIV. Worldwide an estimated 33 million people are living with HIV. This coming Tuesday, December 1, 2009 World AIDS Day is set to take place, with the goal being to raise awareness about the terrible disease. There have been many great events that have been planned out for this upcoming World AIDS Day all around the world.
