Are teens at risk?
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Yes!!! Here are some scary statistics:
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In every hour of every day, 1-2 teens in the US get infected with HIV.
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One out of four AIDS cases in the US is a person who was probably infected as a teen.
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AIDS is the leading cause of death for all Americans age 25-44.
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50% of all the people in the world with HIV/ AIDS were infected as teens.
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HIV/AIDS does not discriminate! It doesn't matter if you're old, young, male, female, gay, straight, African-American, Latino, Asian or White. The AIDS virus can still infect you.
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AIDS is hard to get by casual contact!
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DO NOT worry about:
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Touching, hugging, toilet seats, mosquitoes, swimming pools, or sneezes. And don't worry about sweat, tears, urine or saliva (unless there is alot of blood in it).
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Here is what you DO need to worry about:
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3 Activities:
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Unprotected Sex (sex without a condom) - anal, vaginal, oral.
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Blood to Blood - sharing needles, tattoos, ear and body piercing.
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Infected mother to child - during pregnancy, at birth, or through mother's breast milk.
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4 Dangerous Fluids:
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Blood
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Semen (including pre-ejaculation fluid)
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Vaginal fluids
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Breast milk
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Here is how to prevent HIV/AIDS:
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Abstinence is the best choice!
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It is not the time to experiment with sex or drugs. Drugs mess up your mind and distort your judgment. Postponing sex is a really good idea.
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If you or someone you know is sexually active, we recommend:
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Latex condoms - not lambskin which has pores that HIV can pass through.
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Water-based lubricant - NOT oil-based (like Vaseline or hand lotion) which can destroy the condom. Try using "Today", "KY", "personal", "Wet" or other water-based lubricants.
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Monogamy, fidelity, and trust.
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Proper and consistent condom use is a must!
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Check the expiration date!
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Open the package very carefully!
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Press reservoir tip to squeeze air out!
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Carefully take the condom off immediately after ejaculation!
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Only use each condom one time!
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Dispose of it properly!
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