GET THE TEST, DON'T MAKE IT IN VAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEC 1,2008
Today is World Aids day, after the passing of so many people it was rendered a day of awareness.
So today I won' t say to much of anything, and let these facts and statistics bear as information for you all to go out and get tested and make sure anyone you love and care about does the same. In all of the people in my close surroundings that this disease has already taken, I wear red and for people (like my sister) that's battling this horrible disease, I wear white for hope. That not only that a cure one day will be made, but that the cure is not made in Vain.
GOD BLESS!
NOT IN VAIN:
SYLVESTER JAMES
GWENDOLYN ANDERSON
MELVIN
ALBERT JOHNSON
ALQUAN
A.E.W.
I.C.SR
OMAR ANDERSON
TOOTIE
DANYELLE
PEPPER LABESHA

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
By killing or damaging cells of the body's immune system, HIV progressively destroys the body's ability
to fight infections and certain cancers.

Over one million Americans are living with HIV/AIDS today. Worldwide, the figure is over 33 million. Effective HIV care—including antiretroviral drug therapies and regular access to primary health care—can help people manage their HIV disease and live longer.


HIV and AIDS are life threatening conditions. There is no cure yet for HIV/AIDS. The transmission of HIV occurs through three well documented means:
1) having sex (anal, vaginal, or oral) with someone infected with HIV
2) sharing needles and syringes with someone infected with HIV
3) being exposed (fetus or infant) to HIV before or during birth or through breast feeding.

HIV transmission can be prevented through avoiding behaviors that expose someone to the means of transmission and by taking preventive measures if identified risk behaviors occur.
To protect yourself, do not inject illicit drugs and remember these ABCs:
A=Abstinence
B=Be Faithful
C=Condoms
HIV is not transmitted through day-to-day activities such as shaking hands, hugging, or a casual kiss. You cannot become infected from a toilet seat, drinking fountain, doorknob, dishes, drinking glasses, food, or pets. You also cannot get HIV from mosquitoes.
For more information about HIV transmission, please visit the Basic Information section about HIV/AIDS from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.