An estimated 250,000 people in the United States are HIV/AIDS positive and donÕt even know it.
National HIV Testing Day is critical to the fight against HIV/AIDS because it presents an opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status, and to gain the knowledge they need to take control of their health and their lives. National HIV Testing Day also provides an invaluable opportunity to dispel the myths and stigma associated with HIV testing, and to reach those who have never been tested or who have engaged in high-risk behavior since their last test.
For more information on HIV testing, or to find a testing location in your area visit www.hivtest.org.
For more information about National HIV Testing Day and its sponsor. the National Association of People With AIDS, please visit http://www.NAPWA.org.
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