HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that leads to AIDS .

1. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that leads to AIDS. Blood, Semen, Vaginal Fluids, and Breast Milk are the four bodily fluids that transmit HIV. (Saliva, sweat, tears, and urine do NOT transmit HIV). HIV is transmitted by sharing needles/syringes, via semen and vaginal fluids, or from mother to baby through birth or breast milk.

2. Approximately 1 in 250 college students has HIV. 90% of college students with HIV do not know they are infected.

3. HIV 101 What you need to know

4. HIV Testing You should be tested if you: • Have ever shared needles/syringes with others. • Have had vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom or latex barrier. • Have had sex with multiple partners or with anonymous partners. • Have had vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who could answer yes to any of the above questions. Information provided by: National HIV Testing Resources (http://www.hivtest.org)

5. Where to get Tested: • OSU Student Wellness Center(Free and Anonymous!) • NO blood, NO needles! • For an appointment call 292.4527 • www.swc.osu.edu • Columbus AIDS Taskforce (Free and Anonymous!) • www.catf.net • Columbus Public Health (Free and Anonymous!) • publichealth.columbus.gov • Your Doctor’s Office($, Confidential) • OSU Student Health Center($, Confidential) • www.shc.ohio-state.edu

6. Reduce Your Risk • Practice Safer Sex • Join condom club and use latex barriers during sex • Reduce your number of sexual partners • Talk with your partner(s) PRIOR to having sex • GET TESTED! • Avoid sharing needles, or learn how to clean needles using bleach and water • Abstinence is the only 100% sure way NOT to transmit HIV sexually.

7. Condom Club! • With a FREE membership, students can pick up latex gloves, dental dams, finger cots, and LUBE (flavored or non-flavored) for free! • Students can also decide to purchase up to 50 condoms per day for only $5! • Bring your Buck ID and any questions to the Student Wellness Center, in the RPAC between the hours of 3-5pm on Monday-Friday.

8. HIV Facts:AIDS has become a leading cause of death for African Americans. • Black Americans account for 66% new infections among 13 to 19 year olds and 53% of new infections among 20 to 24 year olds. Black females are at even higher risk, with almost 70% of newly diagnosed HIV infections affecting black women. Overall, black Americans have an HIV infection rate eight times higher than white Americans • African American women may not know of their male partners’ possible risks for HIV infection, such as unprotected sex with multiple partners • More than 3/4 of the HIV/AIDS cases diagnosed for African American women during 2001–2004 were caused by heterosexual contact

9. HIVMyths • You cannot get HIV from kissing or hugging someone. • Sweat, urine, and tears are also human fluids that do not transmit HIV • Research has proven that mosquitoes do not transmit HIV Information provided by: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/hoax1.htm

10. Helpful Web Sites • OSU Student Wellness Center • swc.osu.edu • Center for Disease Control • www.cdc.gov • National HIV Testing • www.hivtest.org • The Body • www.thebody.com

11. This Bulletin Board Brought To You By: www.swc.osu.edu “All plants and animals that reproduce sexually are at risk for a sexually transmitted infection.They are very common among humans, but the stigma and shame that result may lead people to neglect taking good care of their sexual health.” www.plannedparenthood.org