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AIDS is not a death sentence. AIDS is a call to aliveness. I think of my infection as a second chance to start living my life, my way and on my terms. David Patient

Condoms don’t work:
Condoms prevent HIV transmission very well if they are used correctly every time you have sex

Condoms break a lot:
Less than 2% of condoms break when they are used correctly: no oils with Latex condoms, no double condoms, no outdated condoms HIV can get through condoms: HIV can not get through latex or polyurethane condoms. Be smart, be safe, and use a condom every time.

HIV is the same as AIDS:
In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. HIV is a virus and AIDS is a collection of illnesses. Knowing the difference between the two is a very important part of understanding both.

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HIV only affects gay men and drug users:
HIV can affect anyone. Babies, women, seniors over 50, teens, blacks, whites, coloureds and Indians. At risk behaviour can lead to infection in anyone.

We both have AIDS…we don’t need to use a condom:
Not true. Experts are seeing more and more incidences of re-infection, making HIV treatment even more difficult.

People over 50 do not get HIV:
Don’t bet on it. In fact, people over 50 make up a rapidly growing segment of the HIV positive population.

I have HIV ….I can’t have children:
This used to be true, but not anymore. Women living with HIV do and can have families. While certain steps and precautions have to be taken, HIV positive women can now have the families they always dreamed of.

We don’t need a condom for oral sex:
Again, untrue, and a very dangerous myth. Condoms must be used for each and every sexual encounter, vaginal, anal and oral.

My family Doctor can treat my HIV
The fact is experts believe that given the complexities of HIV care, only HIV specialists should manage your care. Be sure to choose a Doctor who cares for HIV patients regularly.

HIV can be cured:
While many make claims of miraculous cures, the sad truth is that there is no cure for HIV. Be wary of claims of cures and miracles. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why don’t we have a vaccine? It should be easy:
While progress is being made, vaccine development is not without it’s challenges and difficulties. Many experts feel we are still many years from an effective IV vaccine.

I’ve just been diagnosed … I’m doing to die:
This is the biggest myth of all. In fact people are living with HIV longer today than ever before. Medication, treatments programmes, and a better understanding of HIV allow those infected to live normal, healthy, productive lives.

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