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HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS Education 7th grade (Revised 2012). HIV/AIDS. HIV H uman I mmunodeficiency V irus AIDS A cquired I mmuno D eficiency S yndrome. HIV/AIDS Knowledge. It is extremely important for you to know all the facts and information about this disease. Current Statistics.

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HIV/AIDS

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  1. HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Education 7th grade (Revised 2012)

  2. HIV/AIDS HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus AIDS Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

  3. HIV/AIDS Knowledge It is extremely important for you to know all the facts and information about this disease.

  4. Current Statistics Total HIV Cases 4/30/08 King County 2,749 Washington State 4,312 U.S. (12/31/05) 236,363

  5. Current Statistics Total AIDS Cases 4/30/08 King County 3,492 Washington State 5,66 6 U.S. (12/31/05) 437,982

  6. Current Statistics Total AIDS Deaths (4/30/08) King County 4,385 Washington State 6,527 U.S. (12/31/04) 530,757

  7. HIV/AIDS Why do teens need to know about HIV/AIDS when most people who have it are adults?

  8. HIV/AIDS Teenagers are one of the fastest growing groups of people with HIV infection.

  9. AIDS Cases Among Adolescents 1. AIDS is the 6th leading cause of death among young people ages 15 - 24. 2. One in four new HIV infections occurs in people under the age of 22.

  10. AIDS Cases Among Adolescents 3. Based on current trends, an average of two young people are infected with HIV every hour of every day. 4. Heterosexual sex accounts for 75% of reported cases in young women (ages 20 - 24)

  11. HIV is not transmitted by: 1. Casual contact 2. Being coughed on 3. Sharing food or drinking glasses 4. Animals or insects 5. Telephones 6. Hot tubs or swimming pools

  12. Blood Transfusions 1. Since 1985 they have been able to test blood for HIV. There is a very, very small chance of anyone getting HIV through a blood transfusion. 2. There isn’t anyrisk in donating blood.

  13. How HIV is Transmitted 1. Intimate sexual contact with a person infected with HIV • Exposure to HIV infected blood (i.e. shared needles) 3. Passed from HIV infected mother to baby

  14. Conditions for Transmission 1. HIV is present in the blood. 2. There is enough concentration of the virus. (Sufficient dose) 3. There is direct exposure into the blood stream.

  15. Not Easy to Get 1. It is a hard disease to get. You can get it by the exchange of four body fluids. 2. One of these fluids needs to get into your bloodstream. 3. This cannot happen very easily.

  16. MOST CONTAGIOUS 1. Blood 2. Semen 3. Vaginal secretions 4. Breast milk NOT CONTAGIOUS 1. Tears 2. Saliva 3. Urine Body Fluids

  17. Stages of HIV Infection FIRST Acute infection SECOND No symptoms THIRD Symptoms of immune system breakdown appear FOURTH Diagnosis of AIDS

  18. Symptoms 1. Fever, sore throat 2. Skin rash, swollen glands 3. Ulcers in the mouth or on the genitalia 4. Loss of appetite 5. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

  19. AIDS Diagnosis Must be HIV positive and have: 1. 200 or fewer CD4 cells OR 2. 1 of 16 illnesses that are linked to AIDS

  20. HIV Antibody Testing 1. The test measures antibodies your body produces in response to HIV infection. It takes times for these antibodies to develop. 2. There is a 3-6 month “window” period before the antibodies may appear.

  21. Treatment Drug cocktails, which are anti-retroviral therapy, are designed to attack HIV and prevent the virus from multiplying. 1. Proven to slow the progression of HIV so people may live a longer life. 2. Does not get rid of the virus and it is not a “cure”.

  22. Treatment 3. To be effective, multiple drugs must be used very consistently and correctly. 4. These drugs often have significant and occasionally life-threatening side effects. 5. They often don’t help many HIV infected people. 6. Medication can be very, very expensive.

  23. AIDS 1. There isn’t a cure for AIDS. 2. There isn’t a vaccination to prevent AIDS.

  24. Prevention 1. Abstinence from sexual intercourse until you are with a lifetime partner (such as marriage) to an uninfected partner, and then remaining monogamous. 2. Proper and consistent use of latex condoms (still not 100% safe).

  25. Prevention 3. Do not share needles. 4. Don’t exchange blood or blood products.

  26. Abstinence Avoiding high risk behavior, such as the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or engaging in sexual behaviors.

  27. Fidelity Faithfulness to your partner.

  28. Abstinence and Fidelity There are many advantages to remaining abstinent until making a lifetime commitment (such as in marriage) and then practicing fidelity afterwards. Among the more compelling reasons are these five:

  29. Abstinence and Fidelity CHARACTER: It requires a lot of confidence and maturity to resist the pressure to have sex. Self-confidence is enhanced as you stick to your decision. Remaining true to your personal values and beliefs is an accomplishment that carries over into many areas of life and can bring satisfaction too. Choosing to become abstinent again after having been sexually active is a decision that is always available and made by many people.

  30. Abstinence and Fidelity RELATIONSHIPS: Abstinence can contribute in a positive way to relationships. Friendships based upon genuine care and interest are often deeper and more lasting than those built solely on physical satisfaction. Developing trust before a lifetime commitment enhances the confidence you both will share in your relationship.

  31. Abstinence and Fidelity AIDS and other STDs:Abstinence is the only certain means for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, other STDs, and unplanned pregnancies. Sure you can get some of these diseases in other ways, but the risk is minimal. There are no medical side effects to abstinence.

  32. Abstinence and Fidelity FREEDOM: A person who is abstinent may actually have greater freedom than one who is not. Relationships which involve sexual intercourse increase the emotional challenges for teens. When you are abstinent, you are free from the health risks associated with sex. You are more likely to develop a wider range of friends.

  33. Abstinence and Fidelity FREEDOM (cont.) Youcan focus your energy on planning your future, developing talents, enjoying your school years without the worry of HIV/AIDS, other STDs, or an unplanned pregnancy.

  34. Abstinence and Fidelity LOVE: Contrary to the appearance on the surface, waiting to have sexual intercourse can lead to a greater feeling of love when sex is only shared with a person who really cares about you in the context of a lifetime relationships. Deep down, many people are hurt by sex because real love has not had time to develop.

  35. Abstinence and Fidelity LOVE cont. Those who use sex to define love are often disappointed and wish a loving relationship were there. Abstinence carries a greater probability that love will have a chance to develop – if not with this person today, then someday with someone else.

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