NATIONAL GAY MEN’S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY – Last Friday in September

NATIONAL GAY MEN’S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

Each year on the last Friday in September, National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) builds awareness and increases education about this disease. The day also focuses on finding ways to eliminate the disease. 

#GayMensHIVAIDSAwarenessDay

The Centers for Disease Control recommends anyone between the age of 13 and 64 receive an HIV test as part of a routine physical. Those who are sexually active, the CDC recommends testing once per year and sometimes more frequently, depending on risk factors.

The day encourages a more open dialogue between partners as well. Improving understanding of the disease and access to testing helps reduce risk. 

Those with HIV/AIDs need to understand the importance of uninterrupted treatment. Since HIV weakens the immune system, it is important to maintain a vaccine schedule, too. 

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GAY MEN’S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

Services and opportunities to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS come in many forms. During this observance and others like it, there are several ways to participate.

• Learn more about prevention and risk factors.
• Help eliminate the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS through education.
• Find a clinic near you for testing.
• Support research programs.
• Visit aids.gov to learn more about the event.
• The cdc.gov offers information and links to services.
• Visit the aidsinfo.nih.gov for a complete overview of the disease, research and more.
• Use #GayMensHIVAIDSAwarenessDay to post on social media.

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