01/12/2025
๐๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ = ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ #๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฒ, ๐ฅ๐๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ค ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ.
Here are key steps to protect yourself and promote well-being:
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๐๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฌ
Regular testing is the first step toward prevention. Many health centers offer free, confidential HIV testing. Early detection saves lives.
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๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฑ
Consistently and correctly use condoms. They remain one of the most effective barriers against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ
If you use injectable substances, never share needles or syringes. Use sterile equipment or seek support from harm reduction programs.
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๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค-๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ
Routine screenings for HIV and STIs are essential for sexual health. Encourage your partner(s) to do the same.
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๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ & ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ
Stigma and misinformation fuel the epidemic. Share accurate information. Speak openly and without judgment.
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๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐
Show empathy and solidarity.
Letโs use this day to reflect, learn, and act. Together, we can end the stigma, increase access to care, and move toward an AIDS-free generation.
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