Fade Out HIV for Barbers
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Fade Out HIV for Barbers
About 38,000 people receive a new HIV diagnosis each year.
HIV affects people of all races and ethnicities in the U.S. HIV affects some groups more than others. Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV, making up 40% of new HIV infections.
HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? ENCOURAGE YOUR CLIENTS TO GET TESTED
Your barbershop is a safe place to talk — about current events, relationships, sex, and health care.
Talk with your clients about getting tested for HIV.
Anyone having sex without a condom should be tested for HIV at least once, and people who have ongoing exposure to HIV should be tested more frequently.
Testing leads to earlier diagnosis and better health outcomes if you test positive.
HIV Testing Centers
HIV PREVENTION & TREATMENT
Some of your clients may benefit from PrEP.
PrEP is “pre-exposure prophylaxis” – it’s medicine that protects people from getting HIV via sexual exposure by 99% when taken every day.
Most insurance plans and state Medicaid programs cover the cost of PrEP.
If someone tests positive, starting treatment early can keep them healthy.
It's easy. Most people can take one pill a day - or two shots every other month.