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HIV has no face nor race …

#National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

HIV has no face nor race … Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and in honor of all of those who’ve lost their life to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and those currently fighting the battle, we (Teens Helping Each Other, THEO at SUNY Downstate) have created a public service announcement open to everyone to watch regarding this important day. (If you would like to support the community health work we are doing and you’re wondering how, you can find a donation button on our page and remember, no donation is too small!) Thank you and enjoy the video! #Endaidsny2020 “One of the best ways to fight stigma and empower HIV-positive people is by speaking out openly and honestly about who we are and what we experience.” Alex Garner, HIV activist

#HIV #hivhasnoface #stop hiv #aids #endAIDS2020 #jointhefightagainstaids #theo #theopeers #sunydownstatemedicalcenter #sunydownstate

5 Ways to Stay Protected from HIV/AIDS 1. Get tested; know your status 2. CONDOMS 3. Stay away from drugs and alcohol, they impair your thinking; you may engage in risky sexual behaviors 4. Get educated on what HIV is and how it is transmitted 5. Be honest with your physician!

#stop hiv #use condoms #stay protected

Here is how you can Protect yourself ... Always use a condom when having sex. Only have sex with one person who you know is not infected. Do not use alcohol or drugs. That way you can make smart choices based on clear thinking.

whoot whoott!!! Our lastest annual event is about to happen and its time for you to come out and unite to fight for something greater than your self! December 1st, is a day to commemerate those who have died of HIV/AIDS. But its also a time to some support !!

In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month (August), today’s topic is HAV or Hepatitis A. 5 Things You Need To Know About HAV 1. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected.(CDC) 2. Hepatitis A (HAV) is a viral liver disease that is typically contracted from contaminated food or water, but also can be contracted from oro-anal sex or analingus. 3. This virus is completely preventable by vaccine and can be given to anyone over that age of 1 and is a two-shot vaccine series given six months apart. 4. Almost everyone recovers fully from hepatitis A with a lifelong immunity. However, a very small proportion of people infected with hepatitis A could die from fulminant hepatitis.(WHO) 5. HAV is very rare.

#hav #hepa #facts #listenup #teenshelpingeachother #teens #prevention #nationalimmunizationawarenessmonth

In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month (August), today's topic is HPV. Why? Because HPV is 1/3 STD's that have a vaccine. 10 Things You Need to Know About HPV... 1. HPV is the STD that causes Genital Warts. 2. This infection has more than 100 strains, some of which can cause cervical cancer in women (as shown in the picture) or oropharyngeal (throat) cancer in both men and women. 3. HPV vaccine is recommended for young women through age 26, and young men through age 21. 4. Gardasil 9 (one of the 2 vaccines for HPV) is a series of 3 vaccines for males and females between the ages of 9 and 26, which prevents HPV strains 6, 11, 16, and 18. Gardasil is used for the prevention of certain vulvar, cervical and vaginal cancers in females. 5. Cervarix is a series of 3 vaccines for females between the ages of 9 and 25. Prevents HPV strains 16 and 18, which are linked to cervical cancer. 6. You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. 7. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms. 8. Every year 27,000 people get cancer caused by HPV. 9. About 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV. About 14 million people become newly infected each year. HPV is so common that most sexually-active men and women will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. 10. If you do contract HPV and it causes genital warts, in order to get rid of the warts, they have to be burned of with an acidic solution or frozen off with nitrogen. YIKES!!

#nationalimmunizationawarenessmonth #hpv #usecondoms #abstinence #stdawareness #teenshelpingeachother

Why is it Important That We Strive to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic?

According to the Department of Health,"Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (ETE) in New York State will maximize the availability of life-saving, transmission-interrupting treatment for HIV, saving lives and improving the health of New Yorkers. It will move New York from a history of having the worst HIV epidemic in the country to a future where new infections are rare and those living with the disease have normal lifespans with few complications."

#endtheepidemic #stopthestigma #hivhasnoface

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Although the teen pregnancy rate has decreased drastically, many people fail to realize that. Continue to be safe, use condoms and other forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy and STDs including HIV.

#preventteenpregnancy #letyourfutureexist #teenshelpingeachother

On Wednesday, April 26 We encourage you to wear denim to show support for victims and survivors of sexual violence and bring awareness to this public health issue. Join us in classroom 1A on April 12 at SUNY Downstate Starting at 12:30. 395 Lenox Road Brooklyn. NY 11205 Classroom 1A

On April 18th we recognize the importance of National Transgender HIV Testing Day. This day promotes routine HIV testing, status awareness and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment among transgender, heterosexuals, & homosexuals. Knowing your status is a very important factor relating to your health, knowing what's going on your body and keeping it healthy is the key of living a long and healthy life. Today we give a shout out to those transgender individuals who took initiative to get tested and learn their HIV status. We also want to commemorate those who tested positive & is keeping up with their medications. #NationalTransgenderHIVTestingDay

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THEO’s YHAP is funded by the NYS Department of Health, the Bureau of Maternal & Child Health. YHAP’s evidence-based programs have been proven to delay the onset of sexual activity, reduce frequency of sex, reduce the number of sexual partners, increase negotiation and decision-making skills. We utilize youth health advocates who are specialized in five key educational HIV prevention strategies, such as, EBIs, team LGBT Teams, Social Media Team, High Risk Young Girls Team, and a referral to Health Services team. Visit theoprogram.org for more info!

New Year, Same THEO!

Just because it's a New Year, that doesn't mean we won't keep trying to strive for Zero new infection rates for HIV. Since it's a new year let's all stay protected and know our statuses.

#theo #teenshelpingeachother #zero2020 #fightforzero

Hey go over to our youtube channel and subscribe! we have amazing new videos that we posted for our World AIDS Day Campaign 2016... Check it out!!!!!

L.Y.F.E.

Here at Teens Helping Each Other (THEO) we have a term called LYFE. LYFE stands for Let Your Future Exist. We want everyone to let their future exist by getting tested, being aware of their statuses, using protection and practicing monogamy (having one partner at a time). By doing these things you are one step closer to a healthier lifestyle and will have a smaller risk for HIV/AIDS. Get tested because the biggest symptom of HIV is having no symptoms at all. Remember Be Safe and Choose Lyfe!

#lyfe #teenshelpingeachother #sunydownstatemedicalcenter

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