Risk Factors & SpreadWhat Are Your Chances of Getting HIV?

HIV can affect anyone, no matter your age, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. But certain things make your risk go up.

Needle Stick Injury: What to Do

About 1 out of 300 health care workers accidentally stuck with a needle from someone with HIV get infected.

HIV: What to Know About Needle Sharing

Needle sharing is the second biggest risk for HIV. About 1 in 10 new HIV infections happen in people who inject drugs.

Can You Spread HIV With an Undetectable Viral Load?

When you have HIV, your viral load is the amount of virus in your blood and body fluids.

Can You Get Infected With HIV From Oral Sex?

If you're worried about HIV infection, you may wonder whether it's safe to have oral sex.

Among Specific Individuals & CommunitiesHIV and AIDS Among Black Americans

HIV has more negative effects for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

HIV/AIDS in Hispanic and Latino Populations

HIV/AIDS doesn’t discriminate, but race does play a role in infection rates. Hispanic/Latino communities face high risks.

HIV and AIDS in Indigenous Communities

The number of American Indian and Alaska Native people diagnosed with HIV is proportional to the group’s U.S. population size.

How Is HIV Different for Older People?

The number of older people with HIV is growing.

What Transgender People Should Know About HIV and AIDS

More than 9 percent of transgender people have HIV, according to a 2019 report from the CDC.

HIV in Rural Areas

Cases of HIV are typically concentrated in major cities, but health experts have seen more new diagnoses in rural areas.

Pregnancy, Children & HIVChildren With HIV and AIDS

Parents don't want to think that their child could get HIV. But they can, and avoiding the topic could end up harming them.

Pregnancy and HIV Testing

Doctors recommend all pregnant women get tested for HIV. Meds are available to prevent spreading virus to unborn babies.