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AIDS / HIV Blog with Mark Cichocki, R.N. June 2009 Archive

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

Disposing of Old and Unused Medication

Monday June 29, 2009
When we think of medical waste, we typically think about old syringes, bloody gauze, or items contaminated with bodily secretions. Few people realize that there is another type of medical ... Read More

You Have HIV - How To Tell Your Kids

Sunday June 28, 2009
Along with the many challenges a parent with HIV or AIDS faces, there's also the issue of what to tell your kids. For some parents, the decision is an easy ... Read More

National Testing Day - Get Yourself Tested Today!

Saturday June 27, 2009
Today is National HIV Testing Day. What a better way to show the one you love just how much you care by getting tested for HIV together. Let your friends ... Read More

Michael Jackson Raised AIDS Money and Awareness

Friday June 26, 2009
Say what you will about Michael Jackson. His reputation as the King of Pop is undisputed. The rumors of unhealthy relationships with young boys is for each of us to ... Read More

Porn Industry Taking Steps to Prevent HIV

Sunday June 21, 2009
In response to concerns expressed by film makers, the adult film industry is tightening controls designed to prevent the spread of HIV between their actors and actresses. The move came ... Read More

What Activities Put You at the Highest HIV Risk?

Wednesday June 17, 2009
HIV can be transmitted from person to person in many different ways. But which activities are the riskiest? Which activities carry the highest risk of HIV infection? Understanding how you ... Read More

STDs Rates Continue to Climb

Wednesday June 17, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the number of two STDs, syphilis and chlamydia are on the rise while gonorrhea is holding steady. The numbers from 2007 showed ... Read More

Undeserving Dad Gains His Son's Forgiveness

Wednesday June 10, 2009
When Brryan Jackson was 11 months old, he contracted HIV. How you ask? Believe it or not his father admitted to intentionally injecting the infant with HIV tainted blood. By ... Read More

Tdap - More than Just a Tetanus Vaccine

Saturday June 6, 2009
Most of us have had the tetanus diphtheria (Td) vaccine, given to protect us from those two serious diseases. There is another vaccine being given to HIV-infected people that protects ... Read More
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