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Risk Factors
HIV is spread through:
Rarely, HIV can be spread through:
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Upcoming HIV Specialty Care Clinics
2008 Clinic
dates:
June 25 July 9 July 30 Sept 3 Group Medical Visit Sept 10 Sept 17 Durango Clinics Sept 12 Summit Clinic July 2 Grand Junction Clinics are held at the St. Mary's Family Practice; Durango Clinics are held at the San Juan Basin Health Department and the Summit Community Care Clinic
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thanks to: The Summit Foundation |
Are you putting yourself at risk for contracting HIV?
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It is possible to contract HIV infection and develop AIDS with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of contracting HIV infection and developing AIDS. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your health care provider what you can do to reduce your risk.
Certain lifestyle factors greatly increase your risk of contracting HIV infection and developing AIDS. By avoiding behaviors that are associated with increasing your risk, you can greatly reduce your risk.
Risk factors include:
Unprotected sexual activity
Sharing needles or syringes
Medical conditions
Medical procedures
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Wear latex gloves and facial masks during all
procedures or when handling bodily fluids. |
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Geographic location Immigrants from geographic locations with high incidents of AIDS patients (east central Africa and Haiti) are at risk for contracting the HIV virus. |
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EMAIL WESTCAP Toll-free 1-800-765-8594 Western Colorado AIDS Project 805 Main Street Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-243-2437 FAX 970-243-5791 |