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Tips for Using Condoms

Learn how to be a responsible partner. Follow the advice in this guide on condoms and dental dams.

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Drug Dosing Toolkit

Dosing schedules, side effects, and tips on taking HIV medications

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Live HIV+

A short video of HIV-positive Veterans sharing their stories and advice on steps to take after getting a diagnosis of HIV.

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HIV/AIDS Basics

What is HIV? What is AIDS? How is HIV spread? What are the symptoms? Are you at risk? Are there long-term effects?

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National HIV/AIDS Strategy
Get Checked Campaign: Say yes to the test!