AIDS Awareness

Protection Begins with Education

  • What is AIDS?

  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the immune system caused by the human
    immunodificiency virus (HIV).

    • AIDS reduces the effectiveness of the immune system, leaving people open to infections and tumors.

    • HIV is transmitted through direct contact with an HIV-infected bodily fluid: blood, semen,
      presemenal fluid, vaginal fluid       or breast milk.

    • This transmission happens during vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated
      hypodermic needles, exchange between a mother and her child during pregnancy.

    • In 2007, statistics showed 33.2 million people lived with the disease worldwide,
      with 2.1 million deaths, including 330,000 children.

    • Although treatments for AIDS and HIV can slow the disease, there is no cure.

  • Protect Yourself = Prevent infection = Use a Condom.

    • The majority of HIV infections are acquired through unprotected sex between 2 people-one of whom has HIV.

    • The primary mode of HIV infection is sexual contact between members of the opposite sex.

    • During a sexual act, only male or female condoms can reduce the chances of infection with HIV

    • Using condoms reduces the risk of HIV transmission by approximately 80%

    • The male condom, if used correctly without oil-based lubricants, is the single most effective available technology to elimate HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

    • Manufacturers recommend that oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly* or butter, not be used with latex condoms, because they dissolve the latex.

    • If necessary, manufacturers recommend using water-based lubricants.**

    • The female condom is an alternative to the male condom

    • Studies suggest that, where female condoms are available, overall protected sexual acts increase making them an important HIV-prevention strategy.

    • Studies on couples where one partner is infected show that with consistent condom use, HIV infection rates for the uninfected partner are below 1% per year.

    • *unsafe lubricants:Vaseline, Baby Oil. In all cases, READ THE LABEL

    • **safe lubricants: Liquid Silk, Astroglide, Pjur, K-Y products, Sliquid, RepHresh, Wet

  • Get Tested. Piece of mind is priceless.

    Send a text with your zip code to "KNOWIT" (566948). Within seconds, you'll receive a text with an HIV testing site near you. This free service is through www.HIVtest.org.

  • World AIDS Day: Orlando

    Sunshine State Shines on AIDS Awareness

  • Get HELP

  • Hope and Help


    hopeandhelp.org 407-645-2577

    Hope and Help delivers both to FL residents through medical case management, testing & counseling, food pantry, AIDS Insurance (AICP), and legal services.

  • Get TESTED

  • Orange County Health Department
    832 West Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805 407.836.2680

    For anonymous and confidential testing (HIV only) Room 218 at the Central Health Clinic. Hours: M-Th 7:30-6:30, F 8-12

    See full list: http://www.orchd.com/HIV/TestSites.asp

  • Get GOING!

  • Holiday Wine Tasting 21+ for AIDS Awareness

    December 15th, Cork and Olive in Lake Mary: 4247 W Lake Mary Blvd
    Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.323.0555

    6-8pm, $10 donation at the door

    includes: wine tasting, appetizers, one raffle ticket!

    World AIDS Day- 12/1 Dining For Friends With Friends Restaurant Campaign

    K Restaurant and Wine Bar : 2401 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804

    407-872-2332

    Colorado's Prime Steakhouse: 3863 S Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773

    407-324-1741

    Roho Art and Coffee 29 S Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32801

    407-423-4300

    Eat at any of the participating restaurants and Hope and Help will receive 20%

    of the day's income