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Use this data visualization tool to track our collective progress toward meeting Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative goals.
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HIV and AIDS Timeline
In Memoriam
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Supporting Someone Living with HIV
Getting Involved
HIV Prevention
Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk
HIV Treatment as Prevention
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Reducing Sexual Risk
Preventing Sexual Transmission of HIV
Reducing Risk from Alcohol & Drug Use
Alcohol and HIV Risk
Substance Use and HIV Risk
Reducing Risk of Perinatal Transmission
Preventing Perinatal Transmission of HIV
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Long-acting HIV Prevention Tools
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Learn About HIV Testing
Who Should Get Tested?
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Understanding Your HIV Test Results
Just Diagnosed: What's Next?
Living with HIV
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Starting HIV Care
Find a Provider
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Types of Providers
Take Charge of Your Care
Getting Ready for Your First Visit
What to Expect at Your First HIV Care Visit
Staying in HIV Care
Provider Visits and Lab Tests
Making Care Work for You
Seeing Your Health Care Provider
HIV Lab Tests and Results
Returning to Care
HIV Treatment
HIV Treatment Overview
Viral Suppression and Undetectable Viral Load
Taking Your HIV Medicine as Prescribed
Tips on Taking Your HIV Medicine as Prescribed
Paying for HIV Care and Treatment
Other Related Health Issues
Other Health Issues of Special Concern for People Living with HIV
Alcohol and Drug Use
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and People with HIV
Hepatitis B & C
Vaccines and People with HIV
Flu and People with HIV
Mental Health
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Opportunistic Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Syphilis and People with HIV
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ABOUT HIV & AIDS
What Are HIV and AIDS?
Learn about HIV and how the virus can be controlled with treatment.
Acute and Chronic HIV
HIV treatment can slow or prevent the progression of the disease. Learn about the three stages of HIV infection.
How Is HIV Transmitted?
Myths persist about HIV. Get the facts about how the virus is spread from person to person.
Who Is at Risk for HIV?
HIV can affect anyone who has been exposed to the virus. But not all exposures carry the same risk. Learn more.
Symptoms of HIV
Read about the possible symptoms of HIV. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested.
DATA & TRENDS
U.S. Statistics
Learn the facts about how many people have HIV in the U.S., who is at the highest risk, and more.
Global Statistics
HIV/AIDS affects millions of people worldwide. Learn about the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
HISTORY
HIV and AIDS Timeline
A lot has changed about HIV/AIDS in the last 30+ years. Learn about the history of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
In Memoriam
This space honors individuals who have recently passed away and who made significant contributions to national HIV policies and programs.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Supporting Someone Living with HIV
Learn ways to help a friend or loved one who has been recently diagnosed with HIV.
Getting Involved
There are many ways you can get involved in HIV-related efforts. Read more.
Expand HIV Prevention
HIV Prevention
Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk
Reducing Sexual Risk
Reducing Risk from Alcohol & Drug Use
Reducing Risk of Perinatal Transmission
Potential Future Options
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USING HIV MEDICATION TO REDUCE RISK
HIV Treatment as Prevention
HIV treatment helps people living with HIV stay healthy and prevents transmission of the virus to others. Learn more.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
PrEP is medicine taken to prevent getting HIV. PrEP can be pills or shots. Find out if it’s right for you.
Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
PEP means taking medicines after you may have been exposed to HIV to prevent becoming infected. Learn more.
REDUCING SEXUAL RISK
Preventing Sexual Transmission of HIV
Alcohol can affect your judgment and increase the risk of getting or transmitting HIV.
REDUCING RISK FROM ALCOHOL & DRUG USE
Alcohol and HIV Risk
Alcohol can affect your judgment and increase the risk of getting or transmitting HIV.
Substance Use and HIV Risk
Injection drugs and other substances play a role in HIV transmission. Learn why and how to lower that risk.
REDUCING RISK OF PERINATAL TRANSMISSION
Preventing Perinatal Transmission of HIV
If you're HIV+ and pregnant, there are ways you can stay healthy and prevent passing HIV to your baby. Learn how.
POTENTIAL FUTURE OPTIONS
HIV Vaccines
There is no HIV vaccine yet, but scientists are working to make one! Learn more.
Long-acting HIV Prevention Tools
Scientist are working to develop long-acting forms of HIV prevention. Learn more.
Microbicides
Learn about research underway to develop gels, foams, and creams to prevent HIV transmission.
Expand HIV Testing
HIV Testing
Learn About HIV Testing
Just Diagnosed: What's Next?
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LEARN ABOUT HIV TESTING
Who Should Get Tested?
Everyone ages 13-64 should get tested for HIV at least once and some more often. See what’s recommended.
HIV Testing Locations
Find an HIV testing location near you.
HIV Testing Overview
Learn how HIV testing works and what to expect when you get tested.
Understanding Your HIV Test Results
Find out what HIV test results mean—and what to do after you get the results.
JUST DIAGNOSED: WHAT'S NEXT?
Living with HIV
If you are living with HIV, it's important to make choices that keep you healthy and protect others. Learn more.
Talking About Your HIV Status
It's important to share your status with your sex and needle-sharing partners. Whether you tell others is your decision.
Overview
ABOUT HIV & AIDS
What Are HIV and AIDS?
Learn about HIV and how the virus can be controlled with treatment.
Acute and Chronic HIV
HIV treatment can slow or prevent the progression of the disease. Learn about the three stages of HIV infection.
How Is HIV Transmitted?
Myths persist about HIV. Get the facts about how the virus is spread from person to person.
Who Is at Risk for HIV?
HIV can affect anyone who has been exposed to the virus. But not all exposures carry the same risk. Learn more.
Symptoms of HIV
Read about the possible symptoms of HIV. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested.
DATA & TRENDS
U.S. Statistics
Learn the facts about how many people have HIV in the U.S., who is at the highest risk, and more.
Global Statistics
HIV/AIDS affects millions of people worldwide. Learn about the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
HISTORY
HIV and AIDS Timeline
A lot has changed about HIV/AIDS in the last 30+ years. Learn about the history of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
In Memoriam
This space honors individuals who have recently passed away and who made significant contributions to national HIV policies and programs.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Supporting Someone Living with HIV
Learn ways to help a friend or loved one who has been recently diagnosed with HIV.
Getting Involved
There are many ways you can get involved in HIV-related efforts. Read more.
HIV Prevention
USING HIV MEDICATION TO REDUCE RISK
HIV Treatment as Prevention
HIV treatment helps people living with HIV stay healthy and prevents transmission of the virus to others. Learn more.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
PrEP is medicine taken to prevent getting HIV. PrEP can be pills or shots. Find out if it’s right for you.
Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
PEP means taking medicines after you may have been exposed to HIV to prevent becoming infected. Learn more.
REDUCING SEXUAL RISK
Preventing Sexual Transmission of HIV
Alcohol can affect your judgment and increase the risk of getting or transmitting HIV.
REDUCING RISK FROM ALCOHOL & DRUG USE
Alcohol and HIV Risk
Alcohol can affect your judgment and increase the risk of getting or transmitting HIV.
Substance Use and HIV Risk
Injection drugs and other substances play a role in HIV transmission. Learn why and how to lower that risk.
REDUCING RISK OF PERINATAL TRANSMISSION
Preventing Perinatal Transmission of HIV
If you're HIV+ and pregnant, there are ways you can stay healthy and prevent passing HIV to your baby. Learn how.
POTENTIAL FUTURE OPTIONS
HIV Vaccines
There is no HIV vaccine yet, but scientists are working to make one! Learn more.
Long-acting HIV Prevention Tools
Scientist are working to develop long-acting forms of HIV prevention. Learn more.
Microbicides
Learn about research underway to develop gels, foams, and creams to prevent HIV transmission.
HIV Testing
LEARN ABOUT HIV TESTING
Who Should Get Tested?
Everyone ages 13-64 should get tested for HIV at least once and some more often. See what’s recommended.
HIV Testing Locations
Find an HIV testing location near you.
HIV Testing Overview
Learn how HIV testing works and what to expect when you get tested.
Understanding Your HIV Test Results
Find out what HIV test results mean—and what to do after you get the results.
JUST DIAGNOSED: WHAT'S NEXT?
Living with HIV
If you are living with HIV, it's important to make choices that keep you healthy and protect others. Learn more.
Talking About Your HIV Status
It's important to share your status with your sex and needle-sharing partners. Whether you tell others is your decision.
Expand Starting HIV Care
Starting HIV Care
Find a Provider
Getting Ready for Your First Visit
Expand
FIND A PROVIDER
Locate an HIV Care Provider
Find the HIV medical care you need to stay healthy and manage your HIV effectively. Help is available!
Types of Providers
Learn about the types of professionals who may be involved on your HIV health care team.
Take Charge of Your Care
HIV treatment is most successful when you actively take part in your medical care. Learn what you can do.
GETTING READY FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT
What to Expect at Your First HIV Care Visit
Find out what to expect during your HIV medical visits and how to partner with your provider to manage your health.
Expand Staying in HIV Care
Staying in HIV Care
Provider Visits and Lab Tests
HIV Treatment
Other Related Health Issues
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PROVIDER VISITS AND LAB TESTS
Making Care Work for You
Living with HIV is about living. Read about making your HIV care work for you.
Seeing Your Health Care Provider
HIV treatment is most successful when you play an active role in your medical care. Learn what you can do.
HIV Lab Tests and Results
Learn what lab tests can help you and your HIV care provider manage your HIV care.
Returning to Care
Stopped seeing your HIV care provider or stopped taking your medication? It’s important to return to care.
HIV TREATMENT
HIV Treatment Overview
HIV treatment with medication is recommended for all people living with HIV. Learn why it's important.
Viral Suppression and Undetectable Viral Load
Taking HIV medicine as prescribed helps you achieve viral suppression to keep you healthy and prevent passing HIV to others.
Taking Your HIV Medicine as Prescribed
Learn why it's important to take your HIV medications every day.
Tips on Taking Your HIV Medicine as Prescribed
Paying for HIV Care and Treatment
Wondering how you will pay for HIV treatment costs? Discover resources and programs that may help.
OTHER RELATED HEALTH ISSUES
Other Health Issues of Special Concern for People Living with HIV
There are many health issues of special concern for people living with HIV. Learn more.
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol and drug use can be harmful to the health of people living with HIV.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and People with HIV
Many helpful government resources are available about COVID-19 and people with HIV. Read more.
Hepatitis B & C
One-third of people living with HIV are coinfected with hepatitis B or C. Read more.
Vaccines and People with HIV
Several immunizations are recommended for people living with HIV. Read why they're important.
Flu and People with HIV
People with HIV are at high risk for serious flu illness and should get a flu shot every year. Learn more.
Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is an important part of living healthy with HIV. Learn why.
Mpox and People with HIV
Mpox is transmittable, but it can be prevented with a vaccine! Read more.
Opportunistic Infections
People with weakened immune systems can face serious infections. Learn why and how to prevent them.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
STI testing, prevention, and treatment should be part of regular HIV care. Learn more.
Smoking
Smokers with HIV have poorer health outcomes than non-smokers. Learn more and get help to quit!
Syphilis and People with HIV
Syphilis can increase your chances of getting and transmitting other STIs, including HIV. Learn how to prevent it, treat it, and more.
HIV and Women's Health Issues
HIV can cause other health problems that are unique to women. Learn how.
Expand Living Well with HIV
Living Well with HIV
Taking Care Of Yourself
Your Legal Rights
Expand
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
Aging with HIV
People living with HIV are living long, healthy lives—but aging and having HIV for a long time are tied to health complications.
Emergencies and Disasters and HIV
Be prepared for emergencies so you can stick to your HIV treatment plan.
Employment and Health
Most people living with HIV can continue working at their current jobs or look for a new one. Learn more.
Exercise and Physical Activity
Exercise is an important part of living healthy with HIV. Read more.
Nutrition and People with HIV
Housing and Health
Stable housing is related to good HIV health outcomes. Learn about housing assistance resources.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
Civil Rights
If you are living with HIV, you are protected by law from discrimination. Learn more.
Workplace Rights
Several laws protect people living with HIV from employment discrimination. Read about it.
Limits on Confidentiality
Learn about HIV disclosure policies and procedures.
Starting HIV Care
FIND A PROVIDER
Locate an HIV Care Provider
Find the HIV medical care you need to stay healthy and manage your HIV effectively. Help is available!
Types of Providers
Learn about the types of professionals who may be involved on your HIV health care team.
Take Charge of Your Care
HIV treatment is most successful when you actively take part in your medical care. Learn what you can do.
GETTING READY FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT
What to Expect at Your First HIV Care Visit
Find out what to expect during your HIV medical visits and how to partner with your provider to manage your health.
Staying in HIV Care
PROVIDER VISITS AND LAB TESTS
Making Care Work for You
Living with HIV is about living. Read about making your HIV care work for you.
Seeing Your Health Care Provider
HIV treatment is most successful when you play an active role in your medical care. Learn what you can do.
HIV Lab Tests and Results
Learn what lab tests can help you and your HIV care provider manage your HIV care.
Returning to Care
Stopped seeing your HIV care provider or stopped taking your medication? It’s important to return to care.
HIV TREATMENT
HIV Treatment Overview
HIV treatment with medication is recommended for all people living with HIV. Learn why it's important.
Viral Suppression and Undetectable Viral Load
Taking HIV medicine as prescribed helps you achieve viral suppression to keep you healthy and prevent passing HIV to others.
Taking Your HIV Medicine as Prescribed
Learn why it's important to take your HIV medications every day.
Tips on Taking Your HIV Medicine as Prescribed
Paying for HIV Care and Treatment
Wondering how you will pay for HIV treatment costs? Discover resources and programs that may help.
OTHER RELATED HEALTH ISSUES
Other Health Issues of Special Concern for People Living with HIV
There are many health issues of special concern for people living with HIV. Learn more.
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol and drug use can be harmful to the health of people living with HIV.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and People with HIV
Many helpful government resources are available about COVID-19 and people with HIV. Read more.
Hepatitis B & C
One-third of people living with HIV are coinfected with hepatitis B or C. Read more.
Vaccines and People with HIV
Several immunizations are recommended for people living with HIV. Read why they're important.
Flu and People with HIV
People with HIV are at high risk for serious flu illness and should get a flu shot every year. Learn more.
Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is an important part of living healthy with HIV. Learn why.
Mpox and People with HIV
Mpox is transmittable, but it can be prevented with a vaccine! Read more.
Opportunistic Infections
People with weakened immune systems can face serious infections. Learn why and how to prevent them.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
STI testing, prevention, and treatment should be part of regular HIV care. Learn more.
Smoking
Smokers with HIV have poorer health outcomes than non-smokers. Learn more and get help to quit!
Syphilis and People with HIV
Syphilis can increase your chances of getting and transmitting other STIs, including HIV. Learn how to prevent it, treat it, and more.
HIV and Women's Health Issues
HIV can cause other health problems that are unique to women. Learn how.
Living Well with HIV
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
Aging with HIV
People living with HIV are living long, healthy lives—but aging and having HIV for a long time are tied to health complications.
Emergencies and Disasters and HIV
Be prepared for emergencies so you can stick to your HIV treatment plan.
Employment and Health
Most people living with HIV can continue working at their current jobs or look for a new one. Learn more.
Exercise and Physical Activity
Exercise is an important part of living healthy with HIV. Read more.
Nutrition and People with HIV
Housing and Health
Stable housing is related to good HIV health outcomes. Learn about housing assistance resources.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
Civil Rights
If you are living with HIV, you are protected by law from discrimination. Learn more.
Workplace Rights
Several laws protect people living with HIV from employment discrimination. Read about it.
Limits on Confidentiality
Learn about HIV disclosure policies and procedures.
A leading source of current and relevant information on Federal HIV policies, programs, resources, & science.
Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. is our nation’s bold plan to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. by 2030.
Find information on past and upcoming meetings of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and their recommendations on policies, programs, and research.
Use this data visualization tool to track our collective progress toward meeting Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative goals.
Search the HIV treatment guidelines, HIV drug database, and medical glossary of HIV-related terms.
Enter your ZIP code to find HIV testing, PrEP, care and treatment, and other HIV-related services near you.
Try out and provide feedback on our beta version of the HIV.gov chatbot, which is still undergoing testing and development prior to its official release.
