HIV Vaccine Awareness Day May 18th
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day May 18th
- What is the HVAD event?
- This event is a world wide event for fighting HIV and AIDs!
- HVAD just means HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.
- The day that everyone should educate others about how just important and vital research for HIV Vaccinations is!
- In recognition of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, community activities and media events are being held around the country
- When is HVAD?
- Every year on May 18th.
- Where?
- This event is a world wide event!
- Who is hosting national events for HIV Vaccine Awareness Day?
- National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) - They are holding a public awareness conference on community health education and the importance of HIV Vaccine research. Visit their HVAD page HERE. This event’s sponsor is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and you can view the conference record #6837.
- U.S. Department of Health - Visit their HVAD page HERE.
- CDC - The Center for Disease Control and prevention - visit their HVAD page HERE.
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6 ways to fight HIV/AIDs today:
#1. Go out and get an HIV test!
#2. Practice methods of safe sex in order and prevent HIV transmission!
#3. Make up your mind that you are NOT going to have risky behaviors.
#4. Talk about Std/HIV prevention with family, friends, and your fellow work staff.
#5. Be a support system to those currently living with HIV/AIDS.
#6. Get involved with a HIV Vaccine Awareness Day event host or your local community!
Want more involvement tips? Visit “how to get involved” AIDs awareness day page HERE.
Other hosts of HVAD event celebrations:
Michigan’s HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Event
AIDsInfo’s HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Page.