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By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com Guide to AIDS / HIV since 1999

What Do Your Teens Need To Know About HIV?

Monday April 21, 2008
Teens often feel like nothing can hurt them. To many, their impression of HIV is nothing more than a disease that doesn't affect them. In actuality, HIV can impact the teenage population. There are so many misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS; myth and misunderstanding fueled by the media, by fear, and by ignorance. Let's take a look at the truth; five things every teen should know about HIV and AIDS.

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