Basic questions and answers
Grades: 5 through 12
Students
can ask these questions in a group or to a partner and try to answer the
questions themselves. After they can share their answers and may be provided
with the correct answers. Students may compare what they know with the
correct answers in order to gauge their learning levels.
WHY?
Everyone should know basic facts about HIV/AIDS/STD (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Sexually Transmitted Disease(s)).
WHAT IS AIDS?
AIDS is an illness that occurs in the body when its immune or defense
system is weakened.
WHAT
IS AN STD?
A sexually transmitted disease is spread by having intercourse with someone
who has an infection.
WHAT
CAUSES AIDS AND OTHER STD?
· These diseases are caused by small germs or viruses.
· AIDS is caused by HIV -a virus that destroys our immune system.
WHO
CAN GET HIV/AIDS/STD?
Anyone can catch the AIDS virus (HIV), young and old, rich and poor, big
and small, man or woman.
WHY
ARE AIDS AND OTHER STD SERIOUS?
· There is no cure nor vaccine for AIDS.
· STD can cause infertility.
· AIDS leads to death.
· STD damages reproductive organs.
WHY
SHOULD I CARE?
1. You can
get an STD or HIV if you take risks.
2. You can spread an STD or HIV if you are infected.
3. You could help those who have AIDS or are infected with HIV.
HOW
DOES ONE KNOW IF ONE HAS HIV?
· A blood test can tell if you are infected with HIV.
· Often there are no symptoms for many years.
WHAT CAN I DO?
You can learn to protect yourself from AIDS and other STD.
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