
May 18
National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) leads this observance.
This day is a chance to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
Federal Resources

Learn about the Epidemic

Register for the Live with Leadership webinar on May 10, 2021Exit Disclaimer (1:00pm EST) to learn about how NIH-supported research can help us end HIV in the United States.
Our nation’s response to HIV includes prevention research – such as vaccines, microbicides and more. Learn more.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) lead much Federally funded research about HIV. Read about NIAID’s work.
Get Involved

Use #HVAD to share how you’re observing the day.
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Office of HIV/AIDS Network Coordination (HANC) offers a Be The Generation page with shareable resources about immunology and HIV vaccine developmentExit Disclaimer.
Use the Logo

Share the badge:
<a href="/events/awareness-days/hiv-vaccine-awareness-day" title="HIV Vaccine Awareness Day #HVAD"><img src="https://www.hiv.gov/sites/default/files/images/hvad-logo.png" alt="HIV Vaccine Awareness Day #HVAD" /></a>
Find HIV Testing and Other Services

More Resources

Read our recent articles about HIV research.
Follow @HIVgovExit Disclaimer and the HIV.gov blog year-round.
Use Digital Communication

Watch this Facebook Live video for tips on using social media for HIV/AIDS observances.
Watch these short videos