1. I have just been diagnosed with HIV and AIDS...I am going to die.

This is the biggest myth of all. In fact people are living with HIV and AIDS longer today than ever before. Medications, treatment programs, and a better understanding of HIV and

AIDS allows those infected to live normal, healthy, productive lives.

2. Why don't we have an HIV and AIDS vaccine? It should be easy!

While progress is being made, HIV and AIDS vaccine development is not without its challenges and difficulties. Many experts feel we are still many years from an affective HIV and

AIDS vaccine.

3. HIV and AIDS can be cured.

While many make claims of miraculous cures, the sad truth is there is no cure for HIV and AIDS. Be careful of claims or cures and miracles. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

4. HIV and AIDS are the Same Thing

In fact this couldn't be further from the truth. HIV is a virus and AIDS is a collection of illnesses. Knowing the difference between the two is a very important part of understanding both. Simply put

HIV and AIDS are not the same thing.

Don’t ever doubt HIV or AIDS. It can happen to anyone so if you want to have sex, make sure you have a condom. And if you have been having unprotected sex, I would do the best and go get tested.