What is HIV?    Human   Immuno-deficiency   Virus
HIV slowly breaks down the body's immune system, making it easier for you to get a variety of illnesses, known as "opportunistic infections".  (more details)

What is AIDS?    Acquired   Immune   Deficiency   Syndrome
AIDS is believed to be caused by prolonged infection with HIV.  (more details)

What's "HOMOPHOBIA"?   Homophobia is an intense, irrational fear of same-sex relationships. (more details)

• The latest STATISTICS from Health Canada and the World Health Organization.
  
  
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• Find out about the OTHER STIs that are out there.

STD/AIDS Testing

   STD/AIDS Testing Information  |   STD/AIDS Clinics in B.C.  |   Youth (under 25) STD/AIDS Clinics

Chinese Resources

HIV/AIDS information in downloadable PDFs:

For Gay Men

• Gay Men Play Safe: Fun & Smart Info!

For Kids & Parents

• HIV/AIDS & Teens: What Youth Should Know!
• HIV/AIDS & Children: Teaching Children About HIV

Special Note:
The term STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) is now commonly used in the health field in place of STD. STI is more encompassing as it includes infections that may be asymptomatic. The term STI is used more frequently on this website, but the term STD may still be used in some links and in earlier publications. ~Source: Health Canada Website