HIV/AIDS
NYS Standards for HIV/AIDS HIV.E.1 HIV/AIDS is a disease that is causing some adults to get very sick, but it does not commonly affect children. HIV.E.2 HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome). HIV.E.3 Individuals cannot get HIV/AIDS by being near or touching someone who has it. HIV.E.4 Some viruses cause disease and can be transmitted from an infected individual to an uninfected individual through various means. HIV.E.5 HIV/AIDS is caused by a virus that weakens the ability of infected individuals to fight off disease. HIV.E.6 Scientists are working hard to find a way to stop individuals from getting HIV/AIDS and to cure those who have it.

http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/index.htm
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/publications

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