National Latino Aids Awareness Day

Prevention, testing, and open discussion about HIV and AIDS are all encouraged on National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15th.

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Over 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS, and one out of every seven of them isn't aware that they have it. Throughout the year, awareness days focuses on particular groups and their particular needs regarding prevention and education. This observance focuses on Latino and Hispanic groups.

The NLAAD campaign continues to promote Latino/Hispanic groups by increasing the reach of non-profit groups and health departments. The campaign includes HIV testing, providing HIV prevention advice, and expanding access to care.

Culture, words, and roots can all be barriers to learning about the risks and becoming more aware of the disease. The day aims to crack down those walls and bring more hope to the Latino people.

HIV is a virus that causes an infection. When someone is HIV-infected, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) emerges, it causes APC (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) to develops. You have it for life if you have AIDS. Prevention and testing are therefore crucial to preventing and treating the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that anyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get an HIV test as part of a routine physical. For those that are sexually active, the CDC recommends testing once a year and occasionally more often, depending on risk factors.

The day encourages a more open dialogue between partners as well. Improving knowledge of the disease and access to testing can help minimize risk.

How to celebrate latino aids awareness day

To post on social media, use the hashtag #LatinoAIDSAwarenessDay..