Young gay and bisexual males at gereatest risk for HIV

 

Most new HIV infections in youth (about 70%) occur in gay and bisexual males; most are African Amreicans.

Young gay and bisexual males

• Have higher risk for getting HIV if they are having sex with older or multiple partners, using drugs or alcohol, or not using condoms during every sexual encounter.
• Should get an HIV test at least every year. Those at greater risk could benefit from testing as often as every 3 tom 6 months.
• Aren't always getting HIV prevention education that is accurate
• For HIV information for youth, contact your local communtiy health center or state health department, or visit CDC's website (http://www.AIDS.gov or http://www.cdc.gov/mshealth/).

HIV affects everyone

Risks fro HIV:

• not knowing facts or personal risk
• having sex
• alcohol or drug use with sex
• sex with older partners
• multiple sex partners
• injecting drugs
• no condoms
• not tested
• not treated