HIV in the South Meeting Notes
On April 19, 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held the HIV in the South town hall meeting to elicit individual participant feedback on addressing HIV-related health disparities in Deep South states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas). The meeting ’s town hall format allowed invited participants—who were individuals with experience and expertise in conducting HIV prevention efforts in these states—to provide l feedback on their challenges, experiences, and suggestions for addressing HIV-related health disparities in the So...
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - October 19, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Treatment as Prevention
This page discusses how HIV treatment can keep people healthy if they are living with HIV and help prevent HIV transmission. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - October 17, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Dear Colleague: CDC Observes National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
October 15, 2017 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, a day to focus on preventing HIV among Hispanics/Latinos and helping those living with HIV stay healthy. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - October 13, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Care Outcomes Among Hispanics or Latinos with Diagnosed HIV Infection — United States, 2015
In 2015, 58.1% of HIV infections among Hispanics or Latinos aged ≥13 years with diagnosed HIV infection in 38 jurisdictions with complete laboratory reporting were diagnosed at an earlier stage (stage 1 or 2) and another 18.8% at an unknown stage; 75.4% were linked to care within 1 month of diagnosis. Among Hispanics or Latinos living with diagnosed HIV infecti on at year-end 2014, 70.2% received care, 58.3% were retained in care, and 58.2% were virally suppressed. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - October 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Things You Can Do for National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Coordinated by the Latino Commission on AIDS, National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to increase awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States. The NLAAD campaign promotes HIV testing and prevention, and provides information on access to care to Hispanic/Latino communities across the nation. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - October 11, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Act Against AIDS Initiative At-A-Glance
The Act Against AIDS At-A-Glance document is a resource for health departments, community-based organizations and other partners to showcase the suite of Act Against AIDS campaigns and other CDC resources. For more information, email ActAgainstAIDS@cdc.gov. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - October 4, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Dear Colleague: National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD)
September 27 is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 27, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides statistical data and information about HIV among gay and bisexual men. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 27, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Among African American Gay and Bisexual Men Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides statistical data and information about HIV among African American gay and bisexual men. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 27, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Among Hispanics/Latinos Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides statistical data and information about HIV among Hispanics/Latinos. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 27, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Among Hispanics/Latinos
This fact sheet provides statistical data and information about HIV among Hispanics/Latinos. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 27, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

HIV Care Outcomes Among Men Who Have Sex With Men With Diagnosed HIV Infection - United States, 2015
In 2015, 19% of HIV infections diagnosed among MSM were classified as stage 3 (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), and 75% of MSM with diagnoses of HIV infection were linked to care within 1 month. MSM who were black or African American and MSM aged less than 25 years were less likely to be linked to care within 1 month of diagnosis of HIV infection compared with other racial/ethnic and age groups. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 21, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Update to CDC's U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016: Revised Recommendations for the Use of Hormonal Contraception Among Women at High Risk for HIV Infection
CDC's U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC) (first published in 2010 and updated in 2016) provides evidence-based guidance for the safe use of contraceptive methods among U.S. women with certain characteristics or medical conditions (1), and is adapted from global guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and kept up to date based on continual review of published literature (2). CDC recently evaluated the evidence and the updated WHO guidance on the risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition among women using hormonal contraception. After careful review, CDC adopted the upd...
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 21, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Update to CDC ’s U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016: Revised Recommendations for the Use of Hormonal Contraception Among Women at High Risk for HIV Infection
CDC ’s U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC) (first published in 2010 and updated in 2016) provides evidence-based guidance for the safe use of contraceptive methods among U.S. women with certain characteristics or medical conditions (1), and is adapted from global guidanc e from the World Health Organization (WHO) and kept up to date based on continual review of published literature (2). CDC recently evaluated the evidence and the updated WHO guidance on the risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition among women using hormonal contraception. After carefu l review, CDC adopted th...
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 21, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

QuickStats: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease Death Rates Among Women Aged 45 –64 Years, by Race and Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000–2015
Among black women aged 45 –54 years, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease death rate decreased 60% from 28.4 per 100,000 in 2006 to 11.5 in 2015. Among black women aged 55–64 years, the rate increased 42% from 10.0 in 2000 to 14.2 in 2008, before declining to 10.3 in 2015. Among white women aged 45–54 years, the rate decreased 53% from 1.9 in 2005 to 0.9 in 2015. Among white women aged 55–64 years, the rate did not change, remaining at about 0.8. Throughout the period, HIV disease death rates among black women were higher compared with rates among white women for both age groups. (Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention)
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - September 21, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news