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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/sexual-health-and-viral-hepatitis-brochures
31 Dec 2009... A community brochure designed for migrants and refugees on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hiv-facts
01 Nov 2022... HIV, or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that weakens the immune system. It damages white blood cells called CD4 cells. These cells fight infection and disease. This damage makes it more difficult for the body to fight off other infections. HIV also uses CD4 cells to make more of itself and infect other CD4 cells. There is no cure for HIV, but treatment is very effective and can keep you healthy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-hiv-treatment-when-you-dont-have-medicare
04 Oct 2024... You will need to see your HIV doctor regularly to monitor your health and prescribe HIV medication. This can be expensive if you can’t get Medicare. There are a few ways you can access treatment and care more cheaply. Medicare is Australia’s public health scheme. It provides most health services, including HIV services, and medicines for free or at low cost. Medicare covers Australian citizens and permanent residents living in Australia and some other visa holders.  Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-navigating-the-health-system
01 Apr 2024... Information about finding an HIV doctor. You need an HIV doctor to help you manage and treat your HIV. Only specially trained doctors can do this. If the doctor who diagnosed you is unable to treat and manage HIV, you will be referred to a doctor with specialist HIV training. HIV doctors are trained in the management and treatment of HIV and are the only doctors who can prescribe HIV treatment.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hiv
01 Oct 2020... Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system which makes it difficult for the body to fight infections. This fact sheet explains what HIV is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-hiv-prevention-how-does-hiv-get-passed-on
01 Apr 2024... HIV can be transmitted when a body fluid containing enough HIV leaves the body of one person and enters the body of another person. The only body fluids that may contain enough HIV are blood, semen (and pre-ejaculate), vaginal fluids and breast milk/chest milk.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hand-in-hand-partnering-with-spiritual-leaders-in-preventing-hiv-transmissions-and
01 Oct 2014... This translated tip sheet resource provides spiritual leaders with insights on how they can contribute to preventing HIV transmission and address HIV stigma in communities and congregations. It encourages the establishment of stronger partnerships between service providers and faith-based institutions in addressing HIV stigma in high prevalence migrant and refugee communities.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hiv-what-you-need-to-know
01 Dec 2019... This booklet summarises the most current information on HIV, connecting community members with health service providers in NSW. It explains what it means to have HIV as well as ways to protect yourself from getting HIV and passing it on to others.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/7-good-reasons-to-start-hiv-treatment-now
01 Nov 2016... This leaflet outlines in simple and visually attractive points the benefits of starting treatment for people living with HIV.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/all-good-hiv
01 Aug 2018... This translated website explains in simple ways about HIV transmission and treatment. The information included ranges from what it is and how to get hepatitis B to what is does to a person's body, the difference between HIV and AIDS, and how to avoid giving it to someone.
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