Myths & Facts

   

In fact, HIV can infect anyone. Babies, women, seniors over 50, teens, blacks, whites and hispanics. At risk behavior can lead to infection in anyone.

HIV Myths

There are many myths surrounding HIV and AIDS which can lead to misinformation and cause stigma. These kinds of myths and misperceptions can only be dealt with through education, promoting safe sex and raising awareness of the effects of the virus.

This section will help you to separate the myths from the facts and provides the first step to being informed.