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Is the “ostrich effect” blocking 1 in 6 people from HIV testing?
Fear and anxiety can prevent people from finding out their status. But when it comes to HIV, knowing is the first step toward living well. Read More
What does “Undetectable” mean?
Jimmy Gale, manager of HIV-positive services at San Francisco AIDS Foundation, shares the U=U message by Prevention Access Campaign, and explains what it means to be undetectable if you’re living with HIV. Read More
Who knows about U=U? Awareness that undetectable individuals do not transmit HIV increasing, says new study
The message of undetectable = untransmittable is empowering, but not everyone has heard it. New research investigates who’s getting the message, and who is being left behind. Read More
Gay men living with HIV factor being ‘undetectable’ into decisions about sex
People who are undetectable do not transmit HIV to others. Do people know this, and are they acting on it? Read More
Do you know U=U?
Advocates for “Undetectable=Untransmittable” (U=U) were out, proud and visible this year at the International AIDS Conference, spreading the message that people living with HIV with undetectable viral loads do not transmit HIV to partners. Read More