"Women are not much at risk for HIV/AIDS."

HIV/AIDS is every person’s problem. The virus does not discriminate between 'good' and 'bad' people. Buena gente can and do get HIV/AIDS. The idea that only 'bad' or 'dirty' people get HIV/AIDS is completely wrong, unfair, and very dangerous. World health experts agree that prejudice against infected people—blaming the victim—is a major obstacle in the battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

The spread of HIV/AIDS is 100% preventable.
Unprotected sexual intercourse is the most common way people are infected with HIV,
followed by sharing needles or syringes.
Don't practice unsafe sex.
Don't share needles.
Communicate openly with your partner.
Avoid risky behavior.
The more we educate ourselves about HIV/AIDS, the more we can help others and ourselves.

"You can tell if people have HIV/AIDS because they look sick."

"It's OK to drink or get high without worrying about AIDS."

"Buena gente don't get HIV/AIDS."

National AIDS Hotline:
1-800-232-4636
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov