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You should be tested at least once to find out your HIV status. Talk to your doctor about how to access free and confidential HIV testing.

December 1 is World AIDS Day. Use this day to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, encourage people to get tested, and support people living with HIV.

Answers to questions such as: Why should I get tested? When should I get tested? Where can I get tested? What kind of tests are available?

HIV/AIDS 101 is a quick review of who is, and who can be, affected by HIV in the U.S., how to prevent it, and the importance of testing and medical care. - CDC-TV

CDC Vital Signs links science, policy, and communications with the intent of communicating a call-to-action for the public. CDC Vital Signs provides the most recent, comprehensive data on key indicators of important health topics.

CDC Vital Signs - HIV Care Saves Lives. Viral suppression is key for people living with HIV.

This is a story written by an individual living with HIV detailing her experience with the disease.

This is a story written by an individual living with HIV detailing her experience with the disease.

The health care law is already making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. Since the law passed, 3.1 million young adults have gained insurance through their parents’ plans. 105 million Americans have had lifetime limits removed from their insurance coverage. 6.1 million people with Medicare received $5.7 billion in prescription drug discounts through 2012, and $2.1 billion was returned to consumers in 2011because their health plans did not spend at least 80% of premium dollars on care or quality improvements.

The Importance of HIV Testing - Gateway to Health Communication - CDC